Fire Alarm Inspections and Maintenance - SGSSLC

The Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids under IFB HHS0017792 for comprehensive inspections, testing, and as-needed repairs of fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, backflow, sensitivity, and fire extinguisher systems at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center in Texas. All work must comply with or exceed the NFPA 1 Fire Code (2012 Edition), along with applicable Texas Administrative Code and NFPA standards including NFPA 72, NFPA 25, NFPA 101, and NFPA 10, depending on the system. Services are to be performed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, with performance taking place exclusively at the facility located at 11640 US Highway 87 North, Carlsbad, Texas. The anticipated contract start date is September 2026, with an initial one-year term that may be extended at the agency’s sole discretion for up to an additional year. The contract requires firm, fixed prices with all costs consolidated in Exhibit C, the Pricing Sheet, which must be completed and submitted as part of the bid. A historical spend of $75,324.78 is provided solely as a guideline and does not represent a guaranteed budget or volume commitment. All bidders must submit completed Exhibits A and C as mandatory requirements, with Exhibits D, E, E-1, and F included as supporting documentation. Responses must be submitted via email to [email hidden] or through the HHS Online Bid Room, accompanied by a sealed USB drive containing the complete submission. Hard copies are not accepted. Bid responses must include the bidder’s name, contact details, and IFB number on the USB packaging, with the respondent fully responsible for ensuring the integrity of the delivery. Contractors must hold and submit proof of insurance including workers’ compensation, commercial general liability with $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate, commercial automobile liability with $1M combined single limit, professional liability with $1M coverage, and umbrella liability of at least $1M, all with a waiver of subrogation in favor of HHSC. Additional requirements include conducting Texas DPS criminal and sex offender background checks on all personnel prior to access, using E-Verify for employment eligibility, and ensuring all staff wear uniforms and visible identification badges. Financial solvency, past performance, and demonstrated experience will be evaluated alongside price under a