As-Needed Plumbing Repairs and Boiler Inspections Richmond State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, through its Procurement and Contracting Services division in coordination with the Department of State Health Services, is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bids HHS0017146 for as-needed plumbing services and boiler and tankless water heater inspections and maintenance at Richmond State Supported Living Center in Richmond, Texas. Responses were due April 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, and that date has passed. Bidders are encouraged, but not required, to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan identifying opportunities for State of Texas-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses.

The scope covers plumbing installation, maintenance, inspections, and repairs, including fixture repairs, drain clearing, water line repairs, and valve replacements, plus inspections and maintenance of multiple boiler and water heater units of various makes and models. Standard service calls require a 4-hour response time and emergencies require a 1-hour response time, with work performed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Minimum qualifications include three years of relevant plumbing experience. Personnel must hold valid Texas Journeyman Plumber licenses or apprentice registration with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and supervisory roles require a Responsible Master Plumber designation. Required insurance includes workers' compensation with $1 million employer's liability per accident, $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate commercial general liability, $1 million commercial automobile liability, $1 million professional liability, and $1 million umbrella liability.

Pricing uses firm, fixed hourly rates for Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice Plumber classifications, with separate standard, overtime, holiday, and emergency rates, based on estimated annual hours of 75 standard, 15 overtime, 5 holiday, and 5 emergency per classification. Bidders also provide a material and parts markup not to exceed 20% of estimated annual parts usage of $75,000. Price adjustments are permitted only when correlated with the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers and are subject to HHSC approval. The initial term runs through August 31, 2026, with one additional year available at HHSC's sole discretion. The contract starts upon award and carries no quantity guarantees. Payment follows the Texas Prompt Payment Act.

Submissions require completed Exhibit A affirmations, the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, the Exhibit D Bidder Reference Form and Contractor Qualifications Form, and financial capability documentation, and omitting required exhibits results in disqualification. Exhibit D requires a minimum of three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last three years, a narrative of no more than one page, and two 24-hour emergency contacts. Electronic submission runs through the HHS Online Bid Room, which requires IAMOnline registration that may take several days, and bids may also be submitted at the Procurement and Contracting Services office at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin. HHSC Purchasing will evaluate bids based on pricing schedules and qualifications documentation, and no evaluation weighting is stated. Questions go to Gilbert J. Munoz at HHS Purchasing under event ID HHSTX-HHS0017146.