General Construction at Lubbock SSLC

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is soliciting bids for general construction services at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center under solicitation number HHS0017375v2, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026. The contract, set to commence on September 1, 2026, has a base term of one year and includes up to three one-year renewal options extending through August 31, 2030, with an additional one-year extension permitted at the agency’s discretion. The estimated contract value is $150,000, based on historical spending, though no detailed line-item pricing or CLINs are provided in the solicitation. Performance is required exclusively at HHS-owned or controlled facilities in Lubbock, Texas, with no alternative delivery locations allowed. All work must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including ADA Title II accessibility standards, and is subject to review and approval by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation where applicable. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site upon completion, with the HHS Agency holding sole authority to determine compliance and accept deliverables. Respondents must submit proposals through specified channels—email, the HHS Online Bid Room, hand delivery, or mail—with all submissions required to be received by the deadline to avoid disqualification. Proposals must include a Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov and complete the Affirmations in Exhibit A, which include certifications on socioeconomic status under Texas-specific preferences such as HUB certification, service-disabled veteran-owned business status, and Texas-made goods. Affirmative responses to issues like litigation, prior state employment, child support obligations, or potential violations of the Texas anti-boycott law trigger mandatory disclosures with supporting documentation. Contractors must ensure all personnel, including supervisors, communicate effectively in English and adhere to strict conduct rules prohibiting drugs, smoking, gifts to public officials, and use of confidential information. Subcontractors are bound by the same requirements as the prime contractor, and the prime is fully liable for their compliance. The award will be made based on best value to the State of Texas, incorporating technical capability, past performance, financial stability, and price in a trade-off analysis, not lowest price technically acceptable. Invoicing must be monthly and include contract number and work completed, though no specific electronic system like WAWF is mandated. Contractors must comply with Texas prompt payment rules and maintain auditable financial records, but no accounting codes or remittance details are provided in