As Needed High/Low Electrical Maintenance Services Austin State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. HHS0015944v2) for as-needed high/low voltage electrical maintenance services at the Austin State Supported Living Center, located in Travis County. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive electrical maintenance labor involving repair and replacement of electrical systems ranging from 24V to 1200kV. Bidders must have a minimum workforce of three licensed Journeyman Electricians and three registered Apprentice Electricians, operate under a Texas Master Electrician license, and possess bucket trucks for high line services. The procurement requires detailed electrical services including system evaluations, work on existing and new construction, locating buried lines, circuit tracing and testing, and transformer replacements. Key dates include a question submission deadline of May 16, 2025, with agency responses posted by May 21, 2025, and a final bid response deadline of May 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM. The initial contract term will run from award through August 31, 2025, with firm and fixed pricing subject to potential adjustments based on consumer price indices and federal minimum wage changes.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The historical spend for similar services is approximately $50,000 for the period from October 27, 2023 to August 31, 2024, which provides insight into potential contract value. Contractors must submit several mandatory attachments, including HHS Solicitation Affirmations, a Pricing Sheet, Bidder Reference Form, and Contractor Qualifications Form, with failure to submit complete documentation potentially resulting in bid disqualification. The pricing structure includes detailed hourly rates for different electrician skill levels and work conditions, with an estimated annual parts cost of $10,000 and a markup provision not to exceed 20%. Bidders are required to provide at least three verifiable references for similar contracts within the past three to five years and demonstrate comprehensive operational capabilities. Contractors must also comply with extensive legal and regulatory requirements, including cybersecurity standards, employment practices, and various state-specific provisions related to business practices and contemporary policy issues.