Invitation for bids (IFB) for locks and locksmith supplies for San Antonio State Hospital and San Antonio State Supported Living Center. Response deadline is July 13, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. Contract start date is anticipated July 15, 2026. Bids must be firm, fixed prices for the life of the contract. Awards will be made to the bidder providing the best value to the state. Past vendor performance will be considered.
Responses must be received by July 13, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. Deliveries are to be made between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on the date specified, but not between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm.
Payment will be made in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices must include the contract or purchase order number and describe the work completed.
The award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering the bidder meeting or exceeding requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price.
Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required information and documentation to ensure they meet all requirements, possess the required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods and/or services.
HHSC reserves the right to purchase late items on an emergency basis and charge any resulting increase in price to the awarded vendor. Products delivered that fail to meet specifications or are not the actual items awarded may be rejected or returned at the vendor's expense.
Protest procedures are provided in Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C.
Failure to comply with sole point of contact requirements may result in disqualification. Inclusion of assumptions could result in disqualification. Failure to monitor the ESBD for addenda may result in disqualification.