ESBD_520891_1780945336012_Solicitation Addendum_No. 1.pdf

This solicitation addendum pertains to an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. HHS0016836v4) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division on behalf of HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the removal and replacement of a 600-amp automatic transfer switch (ATS) at Rio Grande State Center in Harlingen, Texas. The project requires installation of a delayed-transition, 3-pole, 440-480V 3-phase ATS system with NEMA 3R enclosure, preferably an ABB ZTS T-Series or equivalent, featuring microprocessor activation, programmable exercise timer, event logging, Modbus RTU communications, and seismic certification to IEEE-693-2005. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation, including field measurements, electrical code-compliant installation, startup, programming, commissioning by factory representative, and training. Optional site visits are scheduled for June 2 and June 3, 2026, with questions due by June 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time. Bids are due June 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time. The initial contract term runs from award through August 31, 2027, with potential extension for up to one year at HHSC's sole discretion.

Bidders must submit all pricing on a firm and fixed basis using the provided Exhibit C sheet and meet minimum qualifications including three years of relevant experience and a Journeyman Electrician License or higher. Bidders must provide three verifiable references for similar services completed within the last three years and supply evidence of required insurance coverage: workers' compensation with $1 million employer's liability, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, commercial automobile of $1 million combined single limit, professional liability of $1 million, and umbrella insurance of $1 million. The contractor must respond to service calls within four hours during regular business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Central Time) and within one hour for emergencies. Award will be made on a best-value basis rather than lowest-price-only criteria, with evaluation based on ability to meet specifications and delivery requirements alongside pricing. Bidders must complete HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A), the Bidder Reference and Qualifications Form (Exhibit D), and obtain a Texas Identification Number (Form 4109), with electronic submission available through the optional HHS Online Bid Room.