Water Chemical Treatment, and Water Softener and Reverse Osmosis Systems Maintenance, Repairs, and Inspections at San Antonio State Hospital and San Antonio State Supported Living Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a contract for water chemical treatment, as well as water softener and reverse osmosis systems maintenance, repairs, and inspections at the San Antonio State Hospital and San Antonio State Supported Living Center. The scope of work includes monthly water chemical level checks, annual maintenance checks, and on-demand maintenance and repair services. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications, provide references for similar contracts within the last three years, and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) demonstrating their good faith effort to utilize Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). Responses will be evaluated based on the bidder's ability to meet the requirements, performance delivery, and pricing. The bid due date is November 22, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is upon award, with an initial term through August 31, 2025, and options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms.

The IFB includes a 26.0% HUB utilization goal for this All-Other Services contract, and failure to provide a complete, compliant HSP will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive. The contract must also comply with various state and federal certifications, assurances, and affirmations related to matters such as disclosure of litigation, financial participation restrictions, and prohibitions on certain practices, but the IFB does not mention any set-asides, incumbent contractors, or specific funding sources.