As Needed Plumbing Services Brenham State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is requesting bids for as-needed plumbing services at Brenham State Supported Living Center, with responses due August 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and questions due August 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope encompasses repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures, faucets, flush valves, toilet components, drain clearing, water line repairs, shut-off valves, hose bibs, hydrants, sinks, traps, and supply lines in copper, PEX, and PVC materials, plus water pressure troubleshooting, mixing valve repairs, and water leak inspections. Services must be performed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, with a four-hour response time to standard service calls and one-hour response for declared emergencies. Bidders must hold all required licenses through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, possess a minimum of five years' relevant plumbing experience, provide three verifiable references from similar contracts within the last five years, and comply with background check requirements.

The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with two one-year renewal options and one additional one-year extension period at HHSC's discretion. Historical spending data indicates approximately $9,999.00 annually. Price submissions must be firm, fixed hourly rates for Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, and Apprentice Plumber classifications across standard, overtime, holiday, and emergency hours, with a maximum 20 percent markup over parts costs. Price adjustments may be considered based on the Consumer Price Index subject to HHS approval.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with $1,000,000 limits per occurrence, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000. Bidders must complete Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations and Exhibit C Pricing Sheet and comply with Texas and federal compliance certifications including suspension and debarment status, E-Verify utilization, franchise tax compliance, and artificial intelligence disclosures. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to use any awarded contract. Bids may be submitted electronically through the optional HHS Online Bid Room or through alternative methods specified in the solicitation package.