For Repair and Remodel of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Facility located at 1460 19th Street NW, Paris, Texas

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered HHS0017263 to repair and remodel its facility located at 1460 19th Street NW, Paris, Texas. This procurement, classified under NAICS code 236220 for construction, is administered by the Procurement and Contracting Services division of HHSC and is open to SLED (State, Local, and Education) entities. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, with responses due by June 3, 2026, and all submissions must be made electronically via email to [email hidden] or through the HHS Online Bid Room, with hard copies not accepted; USB drives containing responses must be properly labeled and sealed. Bidders are required to submit a complete package including the Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C), Bidder Qualifications Form (Exhibit D), and completed affirmations and certifications mandated in Exhibits A and B, including representation of compliance with federal and state laws such as Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the E-Verify program. Contractors must hold a valid Texas Identification Number (TIN), SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), DUNS Number, Federal Employer Identification Number, and Texas Franchise Tax Number, and must certify they are not suspended or debarred from doing business with state or federal agencies. The scope of work involves performing all repair and remodeling services exclusively in Break Room 148 of the Paris facility, with all work required to occur outside normal business hours (after 5:30 p.m.), and completion mandated no later than August 31, 2026. Contractors must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and supplies necessary to complete the project under firm, fixed prices that are all-inclusive, with no reimbursement for incidental expenses such as travel, per diem, hotel, office space, or equipment. Pricing must be submitted via Exhibit C, and adjustments are strictly controlled—price decreases must be implemented immediately and notified to the contract manager, while increases require sole discretion by HHSC and may be tied to BLS Region VI indices. Contract performance will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering price, demonstrated experience and ability to perform, financial solvency, past performance, and adherence to specifications,