Freezer Unit Installation in BLDG. 574 at Denton State Supported Living Center

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking competitive bids for the installation of new freezer units in Building 574 at the Denton State Supported Living Center under solicitation number HHS0017176, issued as an Invitation for Bids on May 6, 2026. The work is classified under NAICS code 238290 and is a one-time procurement with a defined performance period ending on August 31, 2026, though the agency retains the right to extend the contract for up to one additional year subject to funding availability. Attendance at the mandatory on-site visit scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time at 3980 State School Rd, Denton, TX 76210 is required; failure to attend in person results in automatic disqualification. All bidders must notify Daniel Peters prior to the visit, and responses must be submitted via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, by hand delivery or express mail on a single USB drive, or through the Online Bid Room no later than June 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Late submissions will not be considered. Bidders must comply with strict formatting requirements, including submitting signed documents in PDF format and other materials in Microsoft Office formats, along with a separate Public Information Act copy, and must not include exceptions or assumptions to avoid disqualification. Bidders must complete and submit multiple exhibits including HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Uniform Terms and Conditions, a Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C) containing firm fixed prices for all labor, equipment, materials, and related expenses, and the Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form. They must provide proof of a Texas Identification Number, submit a Historically Underutilized Business Subcontracting Plan, and comply with debarment status requirements. The contractor must maintain workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance at minimum limits of $1,000,000 per accident and per employee, along with $1,000,000 umbrella liability coverage, and provide evidence of compliance within 10 days of award. All personnel must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of three years of relevant experience, sign in at the campus security gate on every visit, and comply with all facility rules and safety regulations. The contractor assumes full liability for personnel