Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION

    RFP for Air Filter Changing Services

    Issued by Texas Facilities Commission
    localRFPTexas Facilities CommissionSol. 280813
    Open · 34d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    34
    due Aug 17, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 2, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Texas Facilities
    local
    NAICS CODE
    561210
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Texas Facilities Commission requests proposals for air filter changing services at multiple facilities in Austin, TX. The RFP includes detailed evaluation criteria, submission requirements, and important dates for questions and meetings. Bid bond and compliance with HUB requirements are mandatory.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    280813
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    July 2, 2026
    Due Date
    August 17, 2026
    NAICS Code
    561210AI guide
    State
    Texas
    Agency
    Texas Facilities Commission

    Description

    Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2165.001, Custodianship of State Property, and Section 2156.121, Use of Competitive Sealed Proposals, the Texas Facilities Commission is requesting responses to this Request for Proposal for the provision of air filter changing services at various facilities managed by the Texas Facilities Commission and located in in Austin, Texas.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 0007993
    • Department: Facilities Management and Operations
    • Department Head: Marty Martinez (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-08-05T17:00:00.000Z
    • Answers Posted By: 2026-08-10T22:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-07-23T16:00:00.000Z — https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uS_Ipg0ERTmlNikOYCLMVQ

    Meetings & Milestones

    EventDateLocation
    Pre-Proposal Tele-Conference II *(attendance required)*2026-07-24T16:00:00.000Zhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fIjS6KLcS_ursOuUA-CTVA

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Verification of Required Documentation (100 pts)

       

       

    • OBO Review (100 pts)

      Vendor complied with HUB "Good Faith Effort" requirement(s).

    • Relevant Experience and Qualifications (25 pts)

      1. Describe how you propose to fulfill the requirements outline in Attachment A – Service Contract. Answer should include: Company experience providing air filter changing services to federal or state government agencies and any other business.

      2. Provide your experience changing air filters based on the quantity shown in Exhibit E – Facilities, Filter Information, and Pricing Sheet.

      3. Contracts sometimes incentivize awarded vendors to not seek out the best pricing for parts or subcontracting. How will you ensure that TFC is receiving best value with your supplies and subcontractors?

      4. Are there any other contracts that will “share” assigned technicians? Explain how responsive service will be maintained for TFC.

      5. Provide your experience in establishing a labeling system for filter replacements being performed.

      6. Describe detailed steps on how your company will identify shutting down equipment to have equipment taken out of service.

    • Proposed Methodology (20 pts)

      1.    Explain how services are ordered and technicians are dispatched to meet response times specified in the contract.

      2.    Provide methodology for labeling filters to indicate replacement or service date.

      3.    Explain how your staffing size and their roles will fulfill these requirements.

      4.    Explain your approach in coordinating with other Contractors hired by TFC.

      5.    Explain your processes and timelines when a quote is requested by contracted agency.

      6.    Explain how your company will meet the response times identified in Attachment A – Service Contract.

      7.    Explain how Contractor will meet the following requirements: All work performed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, state and federal laws and the manufacturer’s standard recommendation manuals for service and repair.

      8.    Explain how you will stock/purchase all types of identified filters as needed per the pre-approved schedule.

      9.    How do you dispose of used filters.

    • Quality and Safety Programs (5 pts)

      (1)    Attachment H – Contractor’s Qualifications Form

      (a)    Quality Assurance: Respondent shall provide the name and job title of the person in the organization who oversees the quality assurance program. Respondent shall describe its quality assurance program, quality requirements and means of measurement to ensure high quality and responsive service.

      (b)    Quality Control: Provide process flow charts on how quality is measured, maintained and achieved. The Respondent shall describe the firm’s policy regarding establishing quality control processes similar to ISO 9000 or other in-place controls for adherence to budget, quality, safety and schedule.

      (c)    Safety Program and Safety Records:

      (i)    Safety Program:

      1.    Indicate the name and job title of the person in your organization who manages your safety program.
      2.    Provide a description of your safety program. 
      3.    TFC reserves the right to require a copy of your safety manual if your proposal is scored within the highest range of proposals, which will become a Contract Document after award.


      (ii)    Respondent’s Safety Record:

      1.    Provide the company’s workers' compensation experience modification rate (EMR) for the last five years as part of the proposal. This shall be submitted in your response on your insurance carrier’s letterhead.

    • Facilities, Filter Information and Pricing Sheet (50 pts)

      Attachment F - Facilities, Filter Information and Pricing Sheet

    • Litigation History (1 pts)

      Provide details of all past or pending litigation or administrative claims involving Respondent within the past five years. If there is no litigation history, provide a statement on letterhead stating no litigation history. Failure to provide this information may be grounds for disqualification.

    Submission Requirements

    • REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
    • Package 1 - Required Documentation (required)

      (a)    Attachment B – Execution of Proposal
      (b)    Litigation History

    • Package 2 - Scored Evaluation Materials (required)

      Upload the following proposal contents here:

      1.  Attachment H – Contractor’s Qualifications Form
        (i)    Relevant Experience and Qualifications
        (ii)    Proposed Methodology
        (iii)    Quality Control and Safety Programs
      2. Copies of certifications/licenses for staff that will be servicing this contract
      3. Resumes of staff that will be servicing this contract
      4. Experience Modification Rate on Insurance Carrier Letterhead

      Do not include pricing information in your response. 

    • Package 3 - HUB Subcontracting Plan (required)

      (a)    Attachment C – HUB Subcontracting Plan
      (b)    Good Faith Effort backup documentation, as applicable

    • Package 4 - Compensation and Fees (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      Submit pricing on the Attachment F – Facilities/Filter and Pricing Sheet. 

    • Conflicts of Interest (required)

      No Conflicts of Interest: Respondent has disclosed in writing to TFC all existing or potential conflicts of interest relative to the performance of the contract. Any existing or potential conflicts of interest shall be disclosed and attached to this Execution of Proposal.

      Do you have any Conflicts of Interest you need to disclose?

    • Conflicts of Interest Disclosure (required)

      Upload a document detailing your Conflicts of Interest.

    • Specialized Trainings (required)

      Upload a document detailing the individuals and the specialized training(s) received that are relevant to providing the services required in this RFP.

    • BID BOND (required)

      Upload a copy of your bid bond, certified and/or cashier’s check (on a solvent bank in the State of Texas) drawn to the order of the Texas Facilities Commission.

      Hard copies of the bid security should be mailed to the address below and received within 3 business days of the bid opening date.  Failure to provide an acceptable bid bond, certified and/or cashier’s check, may result in the disqualification of the proposal.  

      Delivery address for bid bond:
      Texas Facilities Commission
      1711 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701
      Attn: Procurement Department, RFP 0007993.

    • Disclosure of Interested Parties (required)

      Respondent represents and warrants that if selected for award of a contract as a result of the Solicitation, Respondent will submit to Agency a Certificate of Interested Parties prior to contract execution in accordance with Section 2252.908 of the Texas Government Code. 

    • Consulting Services (required)

      In accordance with Section 2254.033 of the Texas Government Code, relating to consulting services, Respondent certifies that it does not employ an individual who has been employed by Agency or another agency at any time during the two years preceding the submission of the Response or, in the alternative, Respondent has disclosed in its Response the following:

      1. the nature of the previous employment with Agency or the other agency;
      2. the date the employment was terminated; and
      3. the annual rate of compensation for the employment at the time of its termination.
    • Contract or PO (required)

      Will a contract or a PO be issued for this project?

    • Commission Approval (required)

      Is your project over $1 million or does it require Commission approval?

    • Consulting Services (required)

      Is this for consulting services?

    • Awards (required)

      Do you want to do a single or multiple award?

    • Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Meeting (required)

      Pick an Option below. 

    • Jobsite Walkthrough/Site Visit (required)

      Do you need a Jobsite Walk-through or Site Visit?

    • Pricing Table (required)

      Do you want to use OpenGov's Electronic Pricing Table or allow vendors to upload a pricing table?

    • Contract Term (required)

      Will these be ongoing services with renewals, or one-time services?

    • Term Year End (required)

      What year will the contract end?  August 31, 20XX.

    • Renewal Options (required)

      Pick an option below for your renewal terms.

    • Contract End (required)

      Work shall be completed no later than?

    • Secondary Contact Name (required)

      Enter the Secondary Procurement Contact Name. 

    • Secondary Contact Phone (required)

      Enter the Secondary Procurement Contact Phone Number. 

    • Secondary Contact Email (required)

      Enter the Secondary Procurement Contact Email

    • Bid Bond (required)

      Do you require a bid bond?

    • Bond Amount (required)

      Will the Bid Bond be 5% of the total bid amount or $25,000.00?

    • HUB Statement of Probability (required)

      Are HUB Subcontracting Opportunities probable?

    • HUB Category (required)

      Pick a Category Below

    Key dates

    1. July 2, 2026Published
    2. August 17, 2026Responses Due

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