Fire alarm panel upgrade at Lubbock state facility

Introduction The issuing office believes that the requested Services in this Request for Proposals maybe proprietary to one vendor under Section 2155.067 of the Government Code; however, the issuing office strongly encourages offers from all qualified Respondents that may be able to provide the requested items. The Health and Human Services Commission (“ Owner ”), for and on behalf of its Health and Specialty Care System Division (“ HSCS ”), is soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals (“ Proposals ”) for selection of a General Contractor (“ Contractor ”) to provide general construction and construction administration services to the Owner for Project No.24-119-LBL, Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade at Lubbock State Supported Living Center (the “ Project ”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Solicitation. Project Location, Summary, and Budget Project Location: Lubbock State Supported Living Center 3401 N University Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79415 Project Summary: The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to, the following: The Fire Alarm System Installing Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials, and perform all operations in connection with the demolition of the existing fire alarm system and the installation of a new, addressable fire alarm system throughout the designated buildings on the Lubbock State Supported Living Center in Lubbock, Texas, as indicated and described in the contract drawings and specifications. Other than where noted by the design documents, the existing fire alarm system shall remain fully operational until acceptance of the new fire alarm system. Only compatible systems conforming exactly to the designated specifications, which include proposing only the brand name(s), make and model number(s) specified,will be considered. For complete Project information, refer to Attachment(s) H to Exhibit C, Project Specifications and Drawings (if there are separate drawings for the Project). Project Estimate: The approximate cost for construction of the Project is $3,676,427.00 Optional Pre-Proposal Webinar HHSC will conduct one (1) optional pre-proposal webinar that will be held on the date and time described below. Attendance at the pre-proposal webinar is optional. Pre-Proposal Webinar: September 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/851469958176863836 Optional Facility Site Visit and Walk Through Logistical Information HHSC will conduct one (1) optional site visit that will be held at the date and time described below. Attendance is optional. September 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time Pre-registration is requested to allow for space accommodation. Please register for the site visit at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fkYtN1AkW6?origin=lprLink Refer to Section 2.1 (Project Location, Summary, and Budget) and Exhibit H – Site Visit Location of the RFP, for a physical address of Project location. Schedule of Events Event Date/Time Issuance of the RFP (Date of Release) September 3, 2026 Optional Pre-Proposal Webinar September 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Optional Site Visit September 11, 10:00 a.m. Central Time Deadline for Submitting Questions September 16, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time Deadline for Courtesy SP Review September 23, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time Deadline for Submission of Proposals ( Note: Proposals MUST be received by Owner by the deadline.) October 22, 2026, by 10:30a.m. Central Time Deadline for Submission of SP ( Note: SPs MUST be received by Owner by the deadline.) October 23, 2026, by 10:30a.m. Central Time Opening of Proposals - Proposals will be publicly opened by Webinar at the date and time specified. Webinar Link is: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8385583116442750812. Respondents’ pricing information will be sent by email to all respondents and attendees of the public opening. October 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time Anticipated Notice of Award December 2026 Anticipated Contract Start Date January 2027 Addendum: 9/29/2026 1:24 pm: This Addendum No. 2 is issued for RFP No. HHS0017654 to provide the information outlined below, in accordance with Section 1.7, Changes, Addenda, or Modification, of the RFP. 1. REVISE DEADLINE for SUBMISSON OF PROPOSALS in Section 1.12.1 and Section 2.2 of the RFP from October 6, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time to October 22, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time. 2. REVISE DEADLINE for SUBMISSON OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (SP) in Section 1.12.1 and Section 2.2 of the RFP from October 7, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time to October 23, 2026, by 10:30 a.m. Central Time. 3. REVISE OPENING of PROPOSALS in Section 2.2 of the RFP from October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time to October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. 4. REPLACE RFP #HHS0017654. An updated version of the Solicitation document, “HHS0017654 RFP Addendum 2”, which includes the updated deadlines for submission of proposals, submission of the HSP, and opening of proposals has been posted on the Electronic State Business Daily at https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/HHS0017654. No other changes are made to RFP HHS0017654 by this Addendum No. 2. 9/15/2026 10:30 am: This Addendum No. 1 is issued for RFP No. HHS0017654 to provide the information outlined below, in accordance with Section 1.7, Changes, Addenda, or Modification, of the RFP. 1. PROVIDE the VetHUB SLIDE DECK from the Optional Pre-Proposal Webinar held on September 9, 2026. “HHS0017654 SP Training” has been posted on the Electronic State Business Daily at: https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/HHS0017654 2. PROVIDE the ATTENDANCE LIST for the Optional Pre-Proposal Webinar held on September 9, 2026. The “HHS0017654 PPW Attendance Roster” has been posted on the Electronic State Business Daily at: https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/HHS0017654 3. PROVIDE the SIGN-IN SHEET for the Optional Site Visit held September 11, 2026. The “HHS0017654 Site Visit Sign in Sheet” has been posted on the Electronic State Business Daily at: https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/HHS0017654 No other changes are made to RFP HHS0017654 by this Addendum No. 1. Agency: Health & Human Services Commission - 529. Class/Item (NIGP): 93633-Fire Protection Equipment And Systems Including Fire Hydrants, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Smoke Detectors, Jaws Of Life, Fire Protection Material Treatment, Firestop And Fire Barriers, Etc.Inspection, Maintenance And Repair; 99042-*Fire Alarm and Safety Services, Including Installation of Equipment. Posting requirement: 14+ Days for Entire Solicitation Package. Highway districts: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 17, District 18, District 19, District 20, District 21, District 22, District 23, District 24, District 25. Zones: Zone - 1; Zone - 2; Zone - 3; Zone - 4; Zone - 5;. Attachments: ESBD_556291_1788458096470_Exhibits.zip; ESBD_556291_1788458606186_Attachments.zip; ESBD_556291_1788458639347_Attach H-1 Project Drawings.pdf; ESBD_556291_1789486410150_PCS 121 Addendum 1.pdf; ESBD_556291_1789486466136_HHS0017654 SP Training.pdf; ESBD_556291_1789486549500_HHS0017654 PPW Attendance Roster.pdf; ESBD_556291_1789486564515_HHS0017654 Site Visit Sign In Sheet.pdf; ESBD_556291_1790706285955_PCS 121 Addendum 2.pdf; ESBD_556291_1790706384142_HHS0017654 RFP_Addendum 2.pdf. Status on the portal: Addendum Posted. Solicitation #HHS0017654.