For Preventive Maintenance and Repair of Plumbing Services at San Angelo State Supported Living Center (SGSSLC).

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB HHS0017260) for preventive maintenance and repair of plumbing services at San Angelo State Supported Living Center located at 11640 N US Highway 87, Carlsbad, TX 76934. The scope of work encompasses removal and replacement of all underground water piping for the pipe loop, including supply and return lines, with installation of new piping, fittings, insulation, isolation valves, excavation, testing, tie-ins, and restoration necessary to return the water loop to full operational service while maintaining minimum system downtime. Contractor services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time, with a four-hour response requirement for service calls. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing on the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet for hourly rates in three labor categories (supervisors, technicians, and technician assistants) for standard hours, hours outside regular business hours, and holiday hours, as well as a parts and materials markup percentage for as-needed repairs. Mandatory on-site visits are scheduled for April 28, 2026, and April 29, 2026, both at 10:00 a.m., with attendance at one site visit required or the bidder will be disqualified. The questions and clarifications deadline is April 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with responses posted as an addendum by May 1, 2026. The bid response deadline is May 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Evaluation will be based on the bidder's ability to meet requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price, with the award going to the bidder offering the best value to the State of Texas. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience with personnel holding at least three years of relevant plumbing experience and appropriate Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) licenses, provide three verifiable references for similar services within the last five years, and submit documentation demonstrating financial capability and solvency.

The contract does not appear to include set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, though all bidders must comply with standard HHS affirmations and uniform terms and conditions, including E-Verify requirements, comprehensive insurance coverage (workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits, commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, commercial automobile liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, professional liability insurance of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability insurance of $1,000,000), and compliance with federal and state laws and ethical requirements. No incumbent vendor or existing contractor was identified in the solicitation documents. The initial contract term begins on the date of award and expires August 31, 2026, with no renewals, though the HHS Agency may extend the contract for up to one additional year at its sole discretion. Price adjustments may be permitted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Federal Minimum Wage Rate increases. No specific contract award value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation documents. Bids may be submitted via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room (which requires registration through the IAMOnline system), or by hand delivery or overnight mail of a USB drive to the HHSC PCS office located at 1100 W. 49th Street in Austin, Texas, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.