Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish a 5-year contract for as-needed laundry equipment repair and maintenance services at the Abilene State Supported Living Center in Abilene, Texas. The solicitation is in the form of an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and requires qualified contractors with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience to perform repair services on washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment at the facility. The pricing structure is based on firm, fixed unit rates, with potential adjustments permitted based on the Consumer Price Index. Contractors must submit a completed Pricing Sheet, Bidder Reference & Qualifications Form, and other required documentation by the response due date of July 29, 2024. An optional site visit is scheduled for July 11, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024.

The solicitation has a 26% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal, and all respondents, regardless of HUB status, must submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good-faith efforts to utilize certified HUB vendors. The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges, but note that HHSC will not guarantee any minimum volume or compensation under the contract. The selected contractor(s) must comply with various legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements outlined in the HHS Solicitation Affirmations.