Electrical repairs, maintenance, and installation services for the Denton State Supported Living Center

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking qualified contractors to provide electrical maintenance, repairs, and emergency response services at the Denton State Supported Living Center under solicitation HHS0017306. The contract, anticipated to begin on September 1, 2026, with an initial two-year term through August 31, 2028, includes an option for renewal up to two additional years and a potential one-year extension for continuity of service. Bidders must attend at least one mandatory on-site visit at the facility located at 3980 State School Rd., Denton, TX 76210, and failure to do so results in immediate disqualification. Proposals must be submitted via USB drive enclosed in a properly labeled and sealed package or through the HHS Online Bid Room by August 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, adhering to specified file formats and size limits. All bidders are required to submit complete exhibits including a HUB subcontracting plan, pricing sheet, qualification forms, and affirmations, and must comply with stringent background checks for all personnel, including statewide criminal and sex offender screenings through DPS and E-Verify verification for employment eligibility. Personnel must pass pre-access clearance, wear uniforms and identification badges on-site, and adhere to strict conduct rules prohibiting intoxicants, illegal drugs, and smoking on HHS property. Contractors must hold a valid Texas Master Electrician license and ensure all work meets federal, state, and local codes with a one-year warranty on workmanship. Insurance requirements mandate occurrence-based policies from Texas-admitted carriers with minimum limits of $1 million per accident for workers’ compensation, $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate for commercial general liability, and $1 million combined single limit for auto liability—all naming HHS as an additional insured with waiver of subrogation. Evaluation for award will be based on the best value to the State of Texas, weighing technical compliance, past performance, ability to meet delivery requirements, and price, with no award to lowest price technically acceptable bidders. Performance is subject to on-site inspection and acceptance by HHS, with penalties for noncompliance including contract termination. Invoicing is to be submitted monthly with purchase order numbers and work descriptions, and payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Contractors must also disclose interested parties using Form 1295 if notified as a potential awardee and may be subject