HHS0017675 V3 Plumbing Parts, Equipment, and Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services is requesting bids on plumbing parts, equipment, and supplies for the Lubbock State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017675 V3, with responses due September 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The bidder's warehouse or store must be located within 50 miles of the Lubbock State Supported Living Center and must maintain weekend and evening availability to support potential emergency pickups.

The scope comprises thirty line items including thermostatic mixing valves, faucets, toilet components, PEX pipe, copper tubing, PVC fittings, electrical lighters, crimp rings, a laundry tub, trap adapters, foil tape, lead-free solder, and sand cloth, quoted at one unit each. Bidders offering products other than those specified by brand or part number must submit supporting literature for evaluation. All pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with freight prepaid and included in total cost, or vendors must provide exact delivery costs and terms. Delivery is expected within fourteen days of order receipt unless otherwise stated.

The estimated contract value is up to $50,000 based on historical annual spending. The initial contract term runs from September 15, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with one optional one-year extension available at HHSC's sole discretion. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are entitled to use any resulting contract. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the contract life; price adjustments are permitted only at HHSC's sole discretion and may be correlated to the Consumer Price Index or federal minimum wage changes with proper documentation. Award will be made to the bidder providing the best value based on meeting specifications, ability to meet delivery requirements, and price. No guarantee of volume, usage, or compensation is provided. Questions are due September 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Responses to questions were posted as an addendum on September 8, 2026. Submissions must include completed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations) and Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet) or face disqualification. The firm offer period is 240 days from the response due date. Bidders may submit responses electronically through the HHS Online Bid Room or by mail to HHSC PCS Bids at 3401 N. University Ave., Lubbock, TX 79415, via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov.