Dishwasher Lease, As-needed repair, & Preventative Maintenance Services at Rusk State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for dishwasher lease, as-needed repair, and preventative maintenance services at Rusk State Hospital. The required services include leasing 15 dishwashers and 1 electrical booster, providing scheduled preventive maintenance, and as-needed repairs. The contract will be open to both HHSC and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) agencies. Responses are due by April 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM CST, with an anticipated contract start date upon award. The initial contract term will be from the date of award through August 31, 2028, with no renewal options. Bidders must submit a completed Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, and the contract will be awarded based on the bidder meeting specifications, delivery requirements, and best value to the State.

The solicitation covers the jurisdictions of Cherokee County and Round Rock City in Texas. While the solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, it does allow for preferences for certain categories of bidders, such as Texas-based vendors, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and providers of environmentally sensitive materials. The solicitation does not provide details on incumbent contractors, funding requirements, or budget ranges for the contract.