Wastewater Analysis Mexia State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services division is requesting bids on wastewater analysis and reporting services at Mexia State Supported Living Center, with responses due July 23, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. and mandatory on-site visits scheduled for July 9 and July 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

The scope requires monthly wastewater testing, preparation and submission of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) data to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality using the NetDMR online system, review of weekly effluent discharge tests, monthly potable water analysis, and annual sludge analysis. The contractor must coordinate with facility staff, notify MSSLC of abnormalities, submit DMR reports by the 20th of each month, and maintain awareness of regulatory changes. All personnel must be at least 18 years old, properly trained, and subject to comprehensive background checks including Texas Department of Public Safety criminal and sex offender checks prior to arriving on state property.

The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience, provide three verifiable references for similar contracts within the last five years, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation with employer's liability limits of $1 million per accident; Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate; Commercial Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit; Professional Liability of $1 million; and Umbrella Liability of $1 million. Certificates of insurance must be submitted within 10 days of award and maintained throughout the contract duration.

The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2030, with no renewals but potential for up to one year extension at HHS's sole discretion. The historical annual monetary value is $48,600; pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices on Exhibit C and include all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. Price adjustments are permitted only at HHSC's sole discretion and may be based on CPI-W, CPI-U, or federal minimum wage increases, requiring written justification and supporting documentation. Questions are due July 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with responses posted by July 16, 2026. Bids must include completed Exhibits A (Solicitation Affirmations), C (Pricing Sheet), and D (Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form) and acknowledge any addenda issued during the solicitation period.