Door Locks, Hardware and Parts

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, acting on behalf of the Lufkin State Supported Living Center, is soliciting bids under solicitation number HHS0017611 for door locks, hardware, and parts. This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with an estimated blanket order value of 35,000 dollars for the fiscal year 2027. The initial contract term is scheduled to run from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. Responses are due by 10:30 am on August 12, 2026, and can be submitted via email, the HHS Online Bid Room, or hand delivery to the Procurement and Contracting Services office in Austin, Texas. Award decisions will be based on a best-value trade-off rather than the lowest price alone. Evaluation factors include the bidder's ability to meet technical specifications, delivery requirements, and past performance, with a mandatory minimum rating of C in the Vendor Performance Tracking System to avoid disqualification. The contract is governed by Texas state-specific clauses, including the Texas Prompt Payment Act and the Texas Public Information Act. Deliveries must be made to addresses specified on individual purchase orders between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, with strict labeling requirements for all cartons and pallets. All work must be performed in accordance with the provided scope of work, and any product substitutions require prior written approval from the agency.