Vehicle Maintenance and Repair for Abilene

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for general vehicle repair services for the Abilene State Supported Living Center (ABSSLC) motor pool. The required services include air conditioning/heating systems repair and maintenance for the ABSSLC's fleet of approximately 148 vehicles. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience performing similar services and submit a completed Pricing Sheet, a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, and other required documents. The contract term is 5 years with a possible 1-year extension, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2024. Bids are due by August 14, 2024, and will be evaluated based on the bidder's ability to meet the requirements, performance delivery, and pricing.

The contract opportunity has been designated as probable for subcontracting, and all bidders, including HUB vendors, must submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to utilize HUB subcontractors. The HHSC has assigned a 26.0% HUB utilization goal for the "Other Services" procurement category. The contract is specific to the jurisdictions of Taylor County and the City of Abilene, Texas, and the solicitation does not list any incumbent vendors or provide details on the anticipated award value or budget.