Preventive Maintenance & As Needed Electrical Repair / Installation Services at Rio Grande State Supported Living Center (RGSSLC)

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is soliciting bids for preventive maintenance and as-needed electrical repair and installation services at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center in Harlingen, Texas, under solicitation number HHS0017666. The contract, anticipated to commence on September 1, 2026, and terminate on August 31, 2027, requires qualified contractors to provide quarterly and annual electrical maintenance, along with emergency and scheduled repairs and installations, all while furnishing all labor, tools, transportation, materials, and equipment necessary for full performance. Contractors must demonstrate experience and capability through detailed submissions including Exhibit D—Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form—and comply with mandatory insurance requirements, including primary and umbrella liability coverage of at least $1,000,000, as well as compliance with Texas Department of Public Safety criminal and sex offender background checks for all personnel, with disqualifications for convictions related to fraud, abuse, or sex offenses. All workers must be properly trained, supervised, and held responsible for site safety, waste disposal, and adherence to strict performance standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email hidden] or through the HHS Online Bid Room by the deadline of July 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with late submissions automatically disqualified. Responses must follow strict formatting rules: all documents in Microsoft Office formats, signed attachments as PDFs, and email submissions must include specific identifying information in the subject line and body. Bidders must also complete and submit Exhibits A and B—Solicitation Affirmations and Uniform Terms and Conditions—and may be required to file Form 1295, Certificate of Interested Parties, prior to award. Invoices must be submitted monthly, include the contract number and detailed description of work performed in alignment with Exhibit C—Pricing Sheet—and are subject to the Texas Prompt Payment Act; no incidental expenses such as travel, per diem, or equipment rentals will be reimbursed. Payment requires a valid Texas Identification Number through the Comptroller’s office. Contract performance is subject to continuous oversight by an HHS-designated manager, with joint inspections required, and any deficiencies must be corrected immediately at no additional cost to the state. Award will be made based on best value, considering performance delivery, past performance, ability to perform, and price, with no obligation to select the lowest bidder. The contract includes no