Window Replacement Building 536 Rusk State Hospital

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking qualified contractors to perform window replacement services in Building 536 at Rusk State Hospital under solicitation number HHS0017401, with a NAICS code of 238150. The project requires the removal and replacement of twenty-nine windows, with fourteen supplied by the facility and fifteen supplied by the contractor, along with all associated labor, equipment, materials, and supplies. Work includes dismantling and disposing of existing windows, repairing and modifying window openings, installing new windows, caulking interior and exterior trim, and priming and painting trim to match existing colors. Daily cleanup and debris disposal in compliance with local regulations is mandatory. All work must meet or exceed industry standards, adhere to federal, state, and local laws including workers’ compensation and licensing requirements, and be performed by personnel with at least three years of relevant experience and who are at least eighteen years of age. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of experience in similar work and demonstrate financial solvency and capacity to perform. A mandatory on-site visit is required, with attendance at one of two scheduled sessions; failure to attend in person results in disqualification. Bidders must sign an attendance log during the visit, and those not logged will be ineligible to submit a response. All proposals must comply with the IFB requirements, including the use of fixed, all-inclusive pricing on Exhibit C and submission of mandatory documentation such as Exhibit A (Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit F (Texas Identification Number application), Exhibit D (Qualifications Form), and a one-page narrative of experience and operational scope. Bidders must hold a valid DUNS number, SAM.gov UEI, FEIN, Texas Franchise Tax Number, Texas Secretary of State Filing Number, and an 11-digit Texas Identification Number (TIN) to receive payment. Failure to provide these identifiers or accurate representations subjects the bidder to civil and criminal penalties, including contract termination. Contractors must maintain workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance as required by Texas law, with a $1,000,000 per accident limit and a waiver of subrogation in favor of HHSC, as well as a $1,000,000 umbrella liability policy. HHSC and its representatives must be listed as additional insureds. The contract, which begins upon award and expires August 31, 2026, may be extended for up to one year at HHSC’s