Mold Remediation Bldg. 802, Rusk State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids for comprehensive mold remediation services in Building 802 at Rusk State Hospital, requiring full hazardous material remediation including demolition, removal, and disposal of contaminated materials in accordance with industry standards. All work must be performed independently without subcontracting, and the contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment. The contract, issued as a firm fixed price arrangement, is effective upon award and expires August 31, 2026, with a possible one-year extension granted at the agency’s discretion. The bidder must submit pricing exclusively through Exhibit C, where all unit prices are all-inclusive and cover every aspect of the scope, with no reimbursement permitted for incidental expenses such as travel, per diem, or office space. The response deadline is June 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with mandatory pre-bid site visits scheduled for May 26 and 27, and any questions must be submitted by June 2, 2026. Awards will be made based on best value to the State of Texas, evaluating technical compliance, performance delivery, price, ability to perform, and past vendor performance; technical requirements serve as a mandatory pass/fail gate. Bidder must provide full documentation including a Post-Remediation Verification report and a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation approved by an Assessment Consultant within ten days of completion, and must properly bag and dispose of all hazardous waste in compliance with regulations. Contractors must carry workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance with specific limits and a waiver of subrogation in favor of HHSC, with proof submitted within ten days of award. All personnel replacements require agency approval, and prohibited conduct includes intoxicant or drug use on premises. Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws, human trafficking prohibitions, occupational safety standards, and state codes is mandatory. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, hold a valid Texas Identification Number, and certify they are not suspended, debarred, or in violation of child support or disaster contract laws. All responses must be submitted via email, the HHSC Online Bid Room, or on a single USB drive, formatted in Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF, with confidentiality claims appropriately marked. Invoices must detail work completed in alignment with Exhibit C and be approved by the agency before payment, governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Final acceptance of work is at the sole discretion of the System