HHS0017314 Plumbing Parts, Equipment, and Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division, on behalf of the Lubbock State Supported Living Center, issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. HHS0017314 for plumbing parts, equipment, and supplies on May 15, 2026. This competitive procurement seeks to establish blanket purchase order contract(s) for thirty line items consisting of plumbing and HVAC maintenance supplies and equipment, including thermostatic mixing valves, fill valves, faucets, toilets, tanks, pumps, copper and PEX piping components, electrical igniters, wax seals, angle stops, laundry tubs, PVC adapters and couplings, foil tape, solder, and abrasive materials. All items are listed with "or Equal" specifications to permit equivalent product substitution. Bidders must submit unit prices and extension totals for each line item using the required Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C), with all pricing to be firm and fixed for the contract life and inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, freight, and related expenses on an F.O.B. Destination basis with prepaid freight included. Pricing adjustments are permitted only at HHSC's discretion based on Consumer Price Index calculations or federal minimum wage increases, with full documentation required. The response submission deadline is June 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time, with a questions and clarifications deadline of May 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM and posted responses due May 27, 2026. Awards will be made to the bidder offering best value to the State based on meeting specifications, delivery capability, and price—not necessarily the lowest-priced response—and are contingent on approval by the HHSC Executive Commissioner. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses including all required documentation, affirmations, and certifications to demonstrate qualifications and capacity to fulfill requirements, and must comply with numerous state and federal requirements covering suspension and debarment status, cybersecurity training, E-Verify participation, human trafficking prohibitions, fraud and waste reporting, and conflicts of interest disclosures.

The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program applies to this procurement, encouraging subcontracting opportunities with certified HUBs. The estimated contract value is up to $50,000 based on historical annual spending, with the initial contract term running from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, and one optional one-year extension available at HHSC's sole discretion for continuity of service or procurement transition purposes. Bidders may submit responses either through the optional HHS Online Bid Room or through other submission methods identified in the solicitation package, with all submissions subject to specific form and delivery requirements; failure to adhere to these requirements may result in disqualification. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in the solicitation materials. Standard delivery is fourteen days after receipt of purchase order unless otherwise specified, and no shipment should occur until a Purchase Order is issued and items are specifically requested. The contract remains subject to appropriations and fund availability, with no guarantee of volume or compensation, and both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to use any awarded contract.