Remote Energy Management Richmond State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids for remote energy management services at Richmond State Supported Living Center, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. under IFB HHS0017420. A VetHUB subcontracting plan with a 32.9% utilization goal is mandatory; bids without a properly completed plan will be disqualified.

The scope encompasses HVAC systems diagnostics and commissioning, Schneider Electric control system installation and programming, network repair or expansion, system database backup and restoration, three annual on-site visits of 12 hours each, minimum 40 hours of remote energy management support, minimum 10 hours of Remote Building Automation System monitoring per quarter, and 24/7 remote support. Services are provided Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time with four-hour response to service calls and one-hour on-site emergency response. Probable subcontracting opportunities exist in Automated Information System maintenance (NIGP 936-29) and HVAC Systems and Power Plant maintenance (NIGP 941-55). All VetHUB subcontractors must be actively certified and listed in the Texas Comptroller's Centralized Master Bidders List at solicitation time.

Pricing is firm and fixed for the contract life, submitted on Exhibit C, with a stated range of $0.00 to $95,000.00 annually. The initial contract term runs from award through August 31, 2030, with no renewals, though HHSC reserves the right to extend up to one year. Minimum qualifications require five years of relevant experience for the bidder and assigned personnel, three verifiable references for similar services within five years, and background checks prior to work commencement. Required insurance includes workers' compensation ($1,000,000 employer's liability per accident), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), professional liability ($1,000,000), and umbrella liability ($1,000,000).

Questions are due August 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with responses posted by August 26. The optional on-site visit is August 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Building 514 (Maintenance Building). HUB Subcontracting Plan courtesy review closes August 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Award will be made on best-value basis to the bidder meeting or exceeding requirements with demonstrated performance delivery ability and price competitiveness.