For the Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio, Texas needing Services Replacing a Cooler Door, installing a three (3) -Ton Multi-Zone Mini-Split System, and Replacing Kitchen Serving Line Registers.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission through its Procurement and Contracting Services division is soliciting bids under IFB HHS0017289 to perform essential facility upgrades at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio, Texas. The scope involves replacing a cooler door, installing a three-ton multi-zone mini-split system, and replacing kitchen serving line registers, with all work to be performed on-site at Building 503, 2303 S.E. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78223. The solicitation, posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of June 3, 2026, targets contractors who can demonstrate technical competency in meeting OSHA 1926, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70, IBC, IECC, and manufacturer-specific requirements, ensuring all installations are of good quality, free from defects, and fit for ordinary use. Bidders must submit a complete package including Exhibit A (Affirmations), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), Exhibit D (Experience and Qualifications Form), and other required supporting documentation, with all submissions limited to 25 MB and restricted to Word, Excel, or PDF formats. Proposals must be delivered by email or through the HHS Online Bid Room, and failure to include any required exhibit may result in disqualification. Award will be made based on best value, not lowest price, evaluating compliance with specifications, demonstrated past performance including VPTS ratings of "C" or higher and absence of corrective actions or terminations for cause, and submitted pricing. The contract term begins upon award and expires August 31, 2026, with delivery schedules governed by individual work orders and bidder-proposed delivery times after receipt of order. The contractor must comply with stringent personnel requirements including wearing uniforms and ID badges, maintaining 24-hour contact availability, prohibiting intoxicants and smoking on-site, and obtaining prior approval for any personnel with misdemeanor histories. Insurance mandates include liability and workers’ compensation coverage from Texas-authorized insurers rated A or better by A.M. Best, with HHS named as an additional insured and waiver of subrogation required. The contractor also waives claims against parties providing information to HHS, consents to full audit rights across all records and subcontractor data, and must make all contract-related information publicly accessible under the Texas Public Information Act unless legally exempt. Subcontracting is permitted only with HHS