Boiler Maintenance and Repair, Steam, Including Testing Services; Building Automation Controls System (BACS) Testing serving the Brenham State Supported Living Center (BSSLC) Campus (qty 20 Buildings)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services is requesting bids on boiler maintenance and repair, steam testing, and Building Automation Controls System (BACS) testing services at the Brenham State Supported Living Center (BSSLC) campus serving 20 buildings, with bids due August 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time and questions due August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The scope encompasses annual testing and inspection of BACS systems across buildings 501–507, 509, 511–514, 517–523, 529, and 538, containing approximately 150 controllers and peripherals, with an estimated duration of 8 to 10 business days per annual visit scheduled for April/May. Services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Central Time, with four-hour response for service calls and one-hour response for emergencies. Pricing must be submitted on a fixed, firm basis with all-inclusive hourly unit rates covering labor, equipment, materials, and supplies for four service categories: unitary equipment mechanical/HVAC service, applied equipment mechanical/HVAC service, and building automation controls service, each priced for both normal and outside-normal hours.

Contractors must hold minimum three years of experience with assigned personnel holding at least two years of relevant experience, and three verifiable references for similar services within the last three years are required. Comprehensive insurance includes workers' compensation with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$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. All personnel must pass Texas Department of Public Safety criminal and sex offender background checks prior to site access.

The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, with no renewal options; HHSC reserves the right to extend for up to one additional year. Historical spending for similar services is $4,999.00 for the period September 1, 2025, through August 13, 2026, provided as a guideline only. Award will be based on best value considering compliance, performance delivery capability, and pricing, subject to HHSC Executive Commissioner approval. Bids must be submitted to the PCS office at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, or through the optional HHS Online Bid Room.