For Tire Repairs and Maintenance as needed for the Brenham State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking competitive bids for tire repairs and maintenance services for the Brenham State Supported Living Center. This solicitation, identified as HHS0017695v3, requires the selected contractor to be located within 30 miles of the facility and maintain a one-hour response time for both regular and emergency service calls during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. The scope of work includes tire installation, which is expected to take between 45 minutes and one hour per vehicle, and requires the contractor to perform final inspections to ensure wheel lugs are tightened to manufacturer specifications. Bidders must provide hourly rates for normal and outside business hours, as well as a parts markup percentage capped at 20 percent. While historical spend for similar services is noted at $5,000, the contract award will be based on the best value to the State of Texas, considering requirements, performance delivery, price, and past vendor performance. Prospective bidders must adhere to strict submission requirements, including the provision of at least three verifiable references from similar contracts within the last two years and the completion of several mandatory exhibits such as the HHS Solicitation Affirmations, the Pricing Sheet, and the Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form. Responses must be submitted by the deadline of October 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM CT, either via the optional HHS Online Bid Room or through the physical delivery of a single USB drive containing all documents in Microsoft Office or PDF formats. Contractors are subject to rigorous compliance standards, including mandatory Texas Department of Public Safety criminal and sex offender background checks for all personnel, cybersecurity training in accordance with Texas Government Code, and adherence to various non-discrimination and equal employment laws. Additionally, the contract includes provisions for a 30-45 day payment turnaround and requires the contractor to maintain specific insurance coverage to avoid suspension or termination.