IntroductionThe issuing office believes that the requested Services in this Request for Proposals maybe proprietary to one vendor under Section 2155.067 of the Government Code; however, the issuing office strongly encourages offers from all qualified Respondents that may be able to provide the requested items.The Health and Human Services Commission (“Owner”), for and on behalf of its Health and Specialty Care System Division (“HSCS”), is soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals (“Proposals”) for selection of a General Contractor (“Contractor”) to provide general construction and construction administration services to the Owner for Project No.24-119-LBL, Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade at Lubbock State Supported Living Center (the “Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Solicitation.Project Location, Summary, and Budget Project Location: Lubbock State Supported Living Center 3401 N University Ave,Lubbock, TX, 79415Project Summary: The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:The Fire Alarm System Installing Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials, and perform all operations in connection with the demolition of the existing fire alarm system and the installation of a new, addressable fire alarm system throughout the designated buildings on the Lubbock State Supported Living Center in Lubbock, Texas, as indicated and described in the contract drawings and specifications. Other than where noted by the design documents, the existing fire alarm system shall remain fully operational until acceptance of the new fire alarm system. Only compatible systems conforming exactly to the designated specifications, which include proposing only the brand name(s), make and model number(s) specified,will be considered.For complete Project information, refer to Attachment(s) H to Exhibit C, Project Specifications and Drawings (if there are separate drawings for the Project). Project Estimate: The approximate cost for construction of the Project is $3,676,427.00 Optional Pre-Proposal Webinar HHSC will conduct one (1) optional pre-proposal webinar that will be held on the date andtime described below. Attendance at the pre-proposal webinar is optional.Pre-Proposal Webinar:September 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central TimePlease register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/851469958176863836Optional Facility Site Visit and Walk Through Logistical InformationHHSC will conduct one (1) optional site visit that will be held at the date and time described below. Attendance is optional.September 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central TimePre-registration is requested to allow for space accommodation.Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fkYtN1AkW6?origin=lprLink Refer to Section 2.1 (Project Location, Summary, and Budget) and Exhibit H – Site Visit Location of the RFP, for a physical address of Project location.Schedule of EventsEventDate/TimeIssuance of the RFP (Date of Release)September 3, 2026Optional Pre-Proposal WebinarSeptember 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Optional Site VisitSeptember 11, 10:00 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submitting QuestionsSeptember 16, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Courtesy SP ReviewSeptember 23, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submission of Proposals(Note: Proposals MUST be received by Owner by the deadline.)October 6, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central TimeDeadline for Submission of SP(Note: SPs MUST be received by Owner by the deadline.)October 7, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time Opening of Proposals - Proposals will be publicly opened by Webinar at the date and time specified. Webinar Link is: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8385583116442750812. Respondents’ pricing information will be sent by email to all respondents and attendees of the public opening.October 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time Anticipated Notice of Award December 2026Anticipated Contract Start DateJanuary 2027
