General Maintenance and repairs for Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for general maintenance and repair services at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center located in Nueces County. The solicitation (HHS0015604V2) seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services, including general carpentry, plumbing repairs and installation, electrical repairs and installation, concrete repairs and installation, and grounds keeping work such as tree trimming and sod laying. Bidders must be located within a 50-mile radius of the facility and demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience. The contract will begin upon award and expire on August 31, 2025, with no automatic renewals, though HHSC reserves the right to extend for up to one additional year if needed. Key submission deadlines include questions due by January 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM, with responses posted by January 9, 2025, and final bid responses due January 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM Central Time. Contractors must provide 24-hour emergency contact information and respond within one hour for emergency services. The pricing structure requires detailed hourly rates for different service categories and allows a maximum 20% markup on parts and materials.

The solicitation encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, though submission of a HUB Subcontracting Plan is not mandatory unless subcontracting opportunities are identified. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including Exhibit A (Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit B (Terms and Conditions), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), and Exhibit D (Bidder Reference Qualifications Form). Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1M), professional liability ($1M), and umbrella liability ($1M). While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the pricing sheet and extensive requirements suggest a significant scope of work for maintaining the state-supported living center. Bidders must demonstrate financial capability and solvency, provide staff certifications and training program documentation, and submit applicable professional licenses. The solicitation can be submitted electronically through the HHS Online Bid Room system, which requires a two-step registration process that can take up to five business days to complete.