This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is for interior painting services for Building 766 at the San Antonio State Supported Living Center. The scope of work includes painting walls, corridors, lobby, dining room, eleven bedrooms, eight restrooms, laundry room, doors, window frames, and associated trim. Services must be performed with minimal interruption to residents and while the building is occupied. Bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience, and personnel assigned must also have five years of experience. A mandatory onsite visit is scheduled for May 12, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions or clarifications is May 14, 2026, and the response deadline is May 21, 2026. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract. Awards will be made based on the best value to the state, considering bidder qualifications, ability to meet performance requirements, and price. Bidders are responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including background checks for personnel. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and Umbrella Liability. All responses must be submitted electronically via email or through the HHS Online Bid Room by the specified deadline.
The IFB states that the anticipated contract start date is upon award, and the initial contract term will expire August 31, 2026.
The bid notice states that HHS system agency will make contract payments in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, commonly known as the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices submitted to the HHS agency must include the contract or purchase order number and must describe the work completed in detail for which payment is requested.
The bid notice specifies that the contractor shall warranty all workmanship for a period of one (1) year beginning with the date of completion.
The bid notice indicates that the award will be made to the bidder whose response offers the best value to the state based on all factors considered, including price, meeting or exceeding requirements and specifications, and the bidder's ability to meet performance delivery requirements.
The bid notice requires that the bidder shall have relevant experience for the performance of the services, with a minimum of five (5) years. The bidders personnel to be assigned to perform the services must be fully trained and, at a minimum, have five (5) years of relevant experience.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with requirements may result in disqualification of the response, and noncompliance or failure to timely correct a deficiency may result in delayed payment or nonpayment. It also states that violations of certain standards of conduct may result in being barred from receiving future contracts or having an existing contract canceled.
The bid notice states that HHS will conduct two (2) mandatory onsite visits on May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Attendance at one site visit is mandatory, and failure to attend in person will result in disqualification.
The bid notice states that questions or clarifications submission deadline is May 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM.
