HHS0017675V2 Plumbing Parts, Equipment, and Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids on plumbing parts, equipment, and supplies for the Lubbock State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017675V2, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time.

The scope covers 30 line items of plumbing components including thermostatic mixing valves, faucets, toilet tanks and bowls, pumps, PEX pipe and fittings, copper tubing, connectors, wax rings, bolts, solder, tape, and miscellaneous hardware. Each item is requested in a quantity of one unit. All products must be submitted with manufacturer specifications or "or Equal" supporting literature; failure to provide literature for non-specified brands may result in bid rejection. Standard delivery is 14 days after receipt of order, with all freight F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Included in pricing.

The estimated contract value is up to $50,000. The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with an extension option of up to one additional year at HHSC's sole discretion. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract; price adjustments may be permitted if correlated with the Consumer Price Index or federal minimum wage increases, subject to HHSC approval.

A critical location and availability requirement applies: the bidder's warehouse or store must be located within 50 miles of the agency address and maintain weekend and evening availability, as agency personnel may need to pick up items within two hours. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to use any awarded contract.

Responses must include completed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations) and Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet). Questions were due August 6, 2026; responses will be posted via addendum on August 11, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026. Bidders must submit through the HHS Online Bid Room; prospective bidders should allow several days to complete IAM registration before the response deadline.