Chlorine Cylinder Rentals for Mexia State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for the rental of 150-pound chlorine gas cylinders for the Mexia State Supported Living Center (SSLC) wastewater treatment plant. The contract will require the selected vendor(s) to provide preventive maintenance, emergency response, routine service, inventory management, and delivery of the chlorine gas cylinders. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and provide references. The solicitation has a response deadline of August 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024. The initial contract term is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension at the sole discretion of the HHSC. Evaluation criteria will consider the bidder's ability to meet the requirements, performance delivery, and pricing.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the solicitation does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The historical annual spend for these services has been $16,000, but the solicitation does not provide a budget range or anticipated award value.