SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD
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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD seeks courier services for interoffice mail and pharmaceutical deliveries from 9401 Southwest Freeway to multiple locations. This RFP includes virtual meetings and requires submission of various compliance and company documents by May 6, 2026.
The HARRIS CENTER for Mental Health and IDD (The HARRIS CENTER) is seeking Courier Services: Interoffice Mail, and Pharmaceutical from 9401 Southwest Freeway to several drop-off/pick-up outlying locations and back.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 14th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Non-Mandatory Conference Meeting | Lifesize | You are invited to call Courier Services RFP Non-Mandatory Vendor Meeting on Lifesize. Join the meeting: https://call.lifesizecloud.com/24934209 Click to call from Mobile (audio only) United States: +1 (877) 422-8614,, 24934209# United States: +1 (312) 392-3152,, 24934209# United States: +1 (312) 584-2401,, 24934209# United States: +1 (833) 881-5208,, 24934209# Call in by Phone (audio only) United States: +1 (877) 422-8614 United States: +1 (312) 392-3152 United States: +1 (312) 584-2401 United States: +1 (833) 881-5208 Meeting extension: 24934209# Additional phone numbers: https://call.lifesize.com/numbers Calling from a Lifesize conference room system? Just dial 24934209 with the keypad. Other ways to call: https://call.lifesize.com/otherways/24934209Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2815426342190?p=ZFLpujM9FkjYVpt9aF Meeting ID: 281 542 634 219 0 Passcode: cf7Pc7zX | Apr 20th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT - Apr 20th 2026, 3:00 PM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Apr 22nd 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Purchasing Staff Response to Vendor Questions | Apr 29th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT - Apr 29th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | No | ||
| Upcoming | Opening - Courier Services - Mail and Pharmaceuticals RFP | Lifesize | You are invited to call Courier Services RFP - Opening on Lifesize. Join the meeting: https://call.lifesizecloud.com/24934212 Click to call from Mobile (audio only) United States: +1 (877) 422-8614,, 24934212# United States: +1 (312) 392-3152,, 24934212# United States: +1 (312) 584-2401,, 24934212# United States: +1 (833) 881-5208,, 24934212# Call in by Phone (audio only) United States: +1 (877) 422-8614 United States: +1 (312) 392-3152 United States: +1 (312) 584-2401 United States: +1 (833) 881-5208 Meeting extension: 24934212# Additional phone numbers: https://call.lifesize.com/numbers Calling from a Lifesize conference room system? Just dial 24934212 with the keypad. Other ways to call: https://call.lifesize.com/otherways/24934212Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23055527048752?p=LEbCR2i4caHwOd21Bu Meeting ID: 230 555 270 487 52 Passcode: TT3Qd2f2 Help: https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US | May 6th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT - May 6th 2026, 12:00 PM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 6th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | May 6th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | Yes |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Page | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Deviation Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| References - All interested parties are required to submit with their Proposal three (3) to five (5) client references where interested party has provided services that pertain to the size and scope of this project (within the last five (5) years). References shall include company name, address, telephone number, email address, contact person and a summary of the scope of the completed project. The interested parties must agree to authorize clients to furnish any information required by The Harris Center. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Certificate of Insurance - All respondents must submit an Evidence of Insurance (EOI) Certificate. Please note that the insurance standards of the sample contract reflect the minimum requirements for working with The Harris Center | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Financial Statement - Vendor must submit a copy of their last financial statement. A letter from your CPA is an acceptable alternative for Non Public companies, but must include a statement that financial solvency is adequate to meet expenditures for at least one year | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| License, Certification, Registration - A copy of applicable license(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc. as required by authorities having jurisdiction; local, state, county, and/or federal for the Vendors to operate. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Provide full scope for all services proposed | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Company History - Vendor must provide a brief history of company, including but not limited to ownership, date started business, mission statement, etc. Interested parties are encouraged to submit along with their response any additional descriptive information about their services which they believe might be helpful. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Debarment – Vendor to provide company status from the Texas comptroller of public accounts Debarred vendor list. Upload document(s) to Bonfire. Refer to this website https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/programs/vendor-performance-tracking/debarred-vendors.php | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| SAM.GOV – (Federal) - Vendor to provide company status and upload documents to Bonfire. Refer to this website - https://sam.gov/ - Please provide proof of search. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| State of Texas Franchise Tax. Vendor to provide company status that certifies that Vendor is not currently delinquent in the payment of any franchise taxes owed to the State of Texas under Chapter 171 of the Texas Tax Code. Upload document(s) to Bonfire. Refer to this website - https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/ | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Foreign Entities – All foreign entities operating in the State of Texas must submit a current Certificate of Foreign Registry pursuant to §9.001 of the Texas Business Organizations Code. The vendor (business entity) is also required to register as a Foreign Registry which is filed and posted with the Texas Secretary of States under SOSDirect/ Business Searches and Formations. Refer to this website - https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/foreignfaqs.shtml | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Doing Business As (DBA) – Requires submission of a current d/b/a certificate from county where business was established. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) – Requires submission of a Texas LLC Certificate of Formation. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Corporation or Non-Profit Corporation – Requires a Texas Certificate of Formation and Articles of Incorporation and any subsequent Amendments to the entity formation | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| I acknowledge that I have completed vendor registration in full. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) – Requires submission of a Texas LLC Certificate of Formation. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| PROPOSAL REPLY PAGE-PRICING PAGE - Please download, fill out and return via upload in Requested Information. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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