Call Option Government Bids & RFPs

Responses must be received by August 21, 2026, 10:30 am Central Time.

Payment will be made in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Prompt Payment Act.

Award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering meeting requirements, performance delivery, and price.

Bidder must have at least three years of relevant experience. Personnel must be trained with at least three years of experience and hold appropriate Texas electrician licenses. Bidders must provide three verifiable references.

An optional onsite visit is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 10:00 am Central Time at Richmond State Supported Living Center.

Failure to comply with sole point of contact rules, submitting exceptions to the IFB, including assumptions in the response, or failing to monitor the ESBD for addenda may result in disqualification.

The historical spend for similar services was $32,000 for the period 9/1/2025 through 8/31/2026.

Funding invoiced monthly in arrears.

All information submissions should be received no later than 3:00 pm central on August 4, 2026.

Invoices shall be submitted electronically via VA's electronic invoice presentment and payment (EIPP) system currently OB10, in accordance with current VA instructions. Invoices shall comply with FAR ****(g) and contract instructions. Invoices and supporting documentation must be submitted no later than the 15th day of the month following the month of service.

All contractor personnel providing services shall, at a minimum, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have one to two years of call center or telephone operator experience, demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, and be fluent in English. Contractor employees shall obtain and maintain the level of security clearance required by VHA.

Negative performance may result in adverse evaluations, negative CPARS entries, and non-exercise of option periods.

KCVAMC reserves the right to restrict any contractor employee who fails to meet qualifications, violates applicable regulations, or is deemed a potential threat to security, safety, health, or mission. Failure to maintain favorable security status is grounds for removal.

The deadline for submitting qualifications is August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT. rfq deadline: august 20, 2026

Compensation will be paid prorata based on the percentage or task of work completed. Fixed-price contracts are possible, and professional fees will not exceed recommended practices and fees published by applicable professional associations. the engineer or architect shall be paid prorata based on the percentage, or by task of work completed.

The selection criteria include company personnel experience and capacity (40 points), project list with references (15 points), project understanding and approach (15 points), ability to meet schedules and deadlines (15 points), and experience with City of Laredo projects (15 points).

Firms must be registered or licensed with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers or Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. The prime provider must perform at least 30 percent of the contracted work with its own workforce. the prime firm is registered or licensed with the texas board of professional engineers or texas board of architectural examiners as applicable.

Firms are disqualified if they are currently debarred or eligible for debarment from the City of Laredo or are an agent of a debarred entity. firm certifies that it is not currently debarred or eligible for debarment from the city of laredo

The response must be submitted in the supplier portal no later than the date and time called for in the finish time in the event details. the response must be submitted in the supplier portal no later than the date and time called for in the finish time in the event details.

The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions.

Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.