Water reparation services for resolution and repairs to where heavy rainwater is entering the front door of the facility at 211 Mill Street, Pittsburg, Texas

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #HHS0015830 for water reparation services to address rainwater intrusion at a facility located at 211 Mill Street in Pittsburg, Texas. The procurement seeks a contractor to inspect and develop a comprehensive repair plan to resolve water entering through the front door during heavy rainfall, with specific requirements for ADA compliance, waste disposal, and equipment storage. Mandatory on-site visits are scheduled for March 5, 2025 (2:30-3:30pm) and March 7, 2025 (10:00-11:00am), with bidder questions due by March 10, 2025 at 10:30am. The bid responses are due March 18, 2025 at 10:30am, with the contract term beginning upon award and expiring August 31, 2025. Contractor qualifications include a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with personnel having at least one year of experience in similar work. Key evaluation criteria involve submitted documentation, including the Bidder Reference Qualifications Form, HHS Solicitation Affirmations, and a completed Pricing Sheet. Performance requirements mandate work completion Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm Central Time, with a 4-hour response time for service calls and 1-hour response for emergencies.

The solicitation encourages but does not mandate HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting participation. Contractors must carry specific insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1M), professional liability ($1M), and umbrella liability ($1M). No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The contractor will be required to provide both performance and material warranties extending one year from HHSC acceptance, covering 100% of materials and labor at no additional cost. While no explicit budget range is specified, the pricing must be firm and fixed for the contract term, including all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. Subcontracting is permitted only with prior HHS approval, and the contractor cannot begin work without agency authorization. The solicitation emphasizes that bidders must account for all factors in their pricing, as no additional charges will be allowed after bid submission.