Plumbing and Natural Gas Maintenance and Services at Lufkin State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) is seeking bids for plumbing and natural gas maintenance and services at Lufkin State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017471, with bids due August 11, 2026. A 32.9% Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) subcontracting utilization goal applies, and all respondents must submit a completed subcontracting plan demonstrating good-faith efforts to recruit certified VetHUB vendors regardless of their own VetHUB status — non-responsive plans lacking proper documentation will result in bid rejection.

The scope encompasses routine and preventive plumbing maintenance, emergency repair services, and natural gas system support for the state-supported living center facility. Probable subcontracting opportunities span water heater installation, plumbing maintenance and repair, public utilities maintenance, excavation, sewer and storm drain maintenance, electrical work, painting, and engineering services. Respondents must identify subcontracting lots, notify a minimum of two VetHUB vendors per opportunity with written notices allowing at least seven working days for response, and use only actively certified VetHUB vendors listed in the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) database.

Pricing is submitted on a state-provided bid form with itemized costs for labor, materials, and emergency service fees. All contractor proposals must comply with HHS affirmation and uniform terms requirements including E-Verify participation, cybersecurity training, franchise tax compliance, suspension and debarment certification, human trafficking prohibitions, and various state policy certifications. Contractors must complete Form 4109 (Application for Texas ID) and submit sealed bids via the HHS Online Bid Room or specified alternative method; late submissions are not accepted. Upon award, the subcontracting plan becomes a binding contract provision, and contractors must submit monthly Progress Assessment Reports with agency approval required for any plan modifications. Failure to comply with subcontracting requirements may result in debarment from state contracting for up to five years. The VetHUB Coordinator is Cheryl Bradley (512-406-2529, Cheryl.Bradley@hhs.texas.gov), and the procurement point of contact is Katrinia Ender (512-406-2428, Katrinia.Ender@hhs.texas.gov).