Electrical Services at San Antonio State Hospital and San Antonio State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services is soliciting competitive bids for electrical services at San Antonio State Hospital Building 817 and San Antonio State Supported Living Center. The comprehensive electrical services contract includes repairs, maintenance, and service for high voltage primary and secondary electrical systems, encompassing both aerial and underground wiring installations. Contractors must provide 24-hour telephone service with rapid response times, including 30-minute phone response and 2-hour onsite arrival for non-emergency calls, and 15-minute notification response with 2-hour onsite arrival for emergencies. The scope of work requires predictive maintenance through thermographic and ultrasonic scanning of 25% of electrical equipment annually, with capabilities to provide temporary transformer replacements if primary transformers cannot be repaired within 24 hours. Minimum qualifications include five years of relevant experience, a Texas Master Electrician license, and TDLR Lineman's licenses for high voltage work. An optional on-site visit is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with questions and clarifications due by January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and final responses due January 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement, with submissions for courtesy review due by January 14, 2026. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), professional liability ($1,000,000), and umbrella liability ($1,000,000). All personnel must be at least 18 years old and pass background checks prior to site access. The contract will commence upon award and expire on August 31, 2028, with no automatic renewal options but potential one-year extension at HHSC's discretion. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices on Exhibit C - Pricing Sheet, with potential Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments for renewal periods. The contract is subject to appropriations and funding availability, with no guaranteed volume or compensation. While no specific budget range is listed, bidders are required to provide all-inclusive unit rates covering labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, with three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the past three years.