Emergency Armed and Unarmed Security Guard - Bid HHS0017356 - TX IFB 2026

Bid #HHS0017356. Contact: katrinia.ender@hhs.texas.gov. Health & Human Services Commission - 529, Texas. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) isan agency within the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) system. TheProcurement. Due Jul 9 (1 day left).

About this solicitation

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) isan agency within the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) system. TheProcurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division of HHSC administers IFBsfor HHS.HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s)for emergency armed and unarmed security guard services for Region 1. Procurement Schedule - All Times are Central TimeReference Section 2 for further informationIFB Date Posted to ESBD June 12, 2026Courtesy Review of HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Submission DeadlineJune 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Questions or Clarifications Submission DeadlineJune 22, 2026, 5:00 PMResponses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBDJune 24, 2026Response Deadline: Responses to this IFB must be receivedJuly 9, 2026, 10:30 AMAnticipated Contract Start DateSeptember 1, 2026

Bid documents

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Bid summary

Health & Human Services Commission - 529 issued this security opportunity in Texas, referenced as solicitation number HHS0017356. It was published on June 12, 2026, and responses are due by July 9, 2026. The estimated contract value is approximately $225,000. Questions can be directed to katrinia.ender@hhs.texas.gov.

Public procurement context

Health & Human Services Commission - 529 in Texas is using this solicitation to procure security work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a security solicitation in Texas are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Texas so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Health & Human Services Commission - 529's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 9, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to katrinia.ender@hhs.texas.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Health & Human Services Commission - 529 should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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