Solicitation Name: Installation of New Paging System in BLDG. 643 at RuskState Hospital

Description: HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for installation of new paging system in Bldg. 643 at Rusk State Hospital, Rusk, TX 75785.

Mandatory On-Site Visit

HHSC will conduct a mandatory on-site visit at the location specified below on the date and time identified in the Procurement Schedule (cover page of this IFB) or on the date and time established insubsequent Addenda.

The on-site visit will include a review of the IFB requirements as well as a walk-through of the facility.

Attendance at one site visit is mandatory. Failure to attend in person will result in the disqualification of a Bidder. Bidders not listed on the attendance log will not be permitted to submit a Response.

Location for On-Site Visit:

a) Health & Human Services Commission

b) 805 N Dickinson Drive, Rusk, TX 75785

c) Onsite contact: Chad Jones, (903) 683-7568, Chad.Jones@hhs.texas.gov

Kerri Taylor (903)683-7616, Kerri.Taylor@hhs.texas.gov

Bidders must notify the on-site contact(s) listed above regarding attendance.

Procurement Schedule - All Times are Central Time

Reference Section 2 for further information

IFB Date Posted to ESBD

March 11th, 2026

On-Site Visit

March 16th, 2026, at 10:30 AM

Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline

March 19th, 2026,

Responses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBD

March 24th, 2026

Response Deadline: Responses to this IFB must be received

March 31st, 2026, 10:30 AM

Anticipated Contract Start Date

Upon Award