Region 6 Armed Security Guards

Note:Applicants who already have access to the previous Enterprise Portal and/or IAMOnline for other applications, MUST complete a new registration to receive access to the online bid room.Executive SummaryThe Health and Human Services Commission (“HHSC”) is seeking to contract with a single entity to provide Armed Security Guard services for each of its U. S.Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (“DFPS”) locations in Region 6 (Houston, Texas and surrounding counties) (Counties: Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Ft Bend,Galveston, Liberty Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, and Wharton). Region 6 locations in this Solicitation can be found in Section 2.1.2 (Service Locations). The HHS locations in Region 6 contain service employees and clients for the Texas Department of State Health Services (“DSHS”), and/or DFPS, and HHS.Scope of WorkThe Contractor shall provide Armed Security Officer(s) to protect State employees, agency clients, facilities, equipment, and supplies in Region 6. The Contractor selected by HHSC will have demonstrated expertise in the areas necessary to meet the requirements of this Solicitation. Region 6 locations in this Solicitation can be found in Section2.1.2 (Service Locations). Optional Pre-proposal ConferenceAugust 4 , 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time MicrosoftVirtual Events Powered by TeamsSchedule of Events EVENT DATE/TIME Solcitiation Posted Date to ESBD July 29, 2025 Pre-proposal Conference and HSP Training Attendance is Optional August 4 , 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Deadline for Submitting Questions or Requests for Clarification August 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Tentative Date Responses to Questions or Requests for Clarification Posted on ESBD August 13, 2025 Deadline for courtesy HSP review Optional August 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Deadline for Submission of Solicitation Responses NOTE: Responses must be RECEIVED by HHSC by the deadline. August 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Evaluation Period October 2025 Anticipated Notice of Award February 2026 Anticipated Contract Start Date September 1, 2026