Repairs to Bldg. 515 Sidewalks at Rio Grande State Center (RGSC)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to repair the sidewalks at Building 515 of the Rio Grande State Center in Harlingen, Texas, under Solicitation Number HHS0017456, an Invitation for Bids (IFB) posted on June 15, 2026, with responses due by June 30, 2026. The work falls under NAICS Code 237310 and is governed by the HHS Uniform Terms and Conditions – Vendor Version 3.4, which includes mandatory clauses on termination for convenience and cause, general indemnity, sovereign immunity, equal employment opportunity, civil rights compliance under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and adherence to the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. Contractors must comply with Texas Government Code provisions including Chapters 2155, 2156, and 2157, and are required to maintain all necessary insurance coverage for the contract term, including at least $1,000,000 in umbrella liability insurance, and provide workers’ compensation for subcontractors. All contractors must be registered with SAM.gov, possess a valid Texas Identification Number (TIN), and certify they are not suspended, debarred, or delinquent in Texas franchise taxes. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov or through the HHS Online Bid Room; fax submissions and direct communication with HHS staff regarding pricing are strictly prohibited and may lead to disqualification. All submissions become public record under the Texas Public Information Act, and blanket claims of confidentiality are not permitted. The contract, if awarded, will run from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with no automatic renewals but a possible one-year extension at HHSC’s sole discretion to ensure service continuity or facilitate procurement transitions. Evaluation will be based on compliance with specifications, performance delivery capability, price, past performance, and overall ability to perform, with award determined by best value—not necessarily lowest price—and is contingent upon approval by the HHSC Executive Commissioner. Pricing must be firm and fixed, inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, and incidental expenses, with no reimbursement for travel, per diem, or office costs. Contractors are responsible for continuous on-site monitoring of quality and are subject to removal of personnel for cause, and must warrant all work to industry standards, free of