Concrete Services at the Rio Grande State Hospital Bldg. 514

The Health and Human Services Commission is seeking competitive bids for the installation of two concrete slabs at Building 514, the Maintenance Shop at Rio Grande State Hospital in Harlingen, Texas, under solicitation HHS0017521. This Invitation for Bids requires bidders to install a 30' x 52' slab and a 20' x 60' driveway slab using 3000 PSI concrete with a 5.5-inch nominal thickness, reinforced with 3/8-inch steel rebar in a 16-inch on-center grid pattern, and formed with 2x6 lumber. Work includes site preparation, pouring with a medium broom finish, and curing with a commercial-grade spray compound. Attendance at one of two mandatory on-site visits on June 24 or June 25, 2026, is required for eligibility; failure to attend will disqualify a bidder. All responses must be submitted via email to [email hidden] or on a single USB drive via hand delivery or express mail by July 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and must include a completed Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C), Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form (Exhibit D), HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A), and Uniform Terms and Conditions affirmations (Exhibit B). All pricing must be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, equipment, and incidental expenses, with contractors obligated to immediately implement any price reductions during the contract term. The contract, which begins upon award and expires August 31, 2026, may be extended by the agency for up to one year if necessary. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including Workers’ Compensation with Texas Workers’ Compensation Act limits, employer’s liability coverage of $1 million per accident and disease, and must carry primary insurance for all contract-related liabilities. Background checks conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety are mandatory for all personnel, with disqualification for those convicted of sex offenses, child/adult abuse, or fraud. Misdemeanor convictions require prior approval. Contractors must also comply with HUB subcontracting requirements, be free from debarment under state or federal systems, and submit a Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties if awarded. Payments are governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act and require submission of monthly invoices that include the contract