Water Testing Services at Big Spring State Hospital

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is requesting bids for water testing services at Big Spring State Hospital in Big Spring, Texas, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and a questions deadline of June 16, 2026.

The scope includes monthly collection and laboratory testing of reverse osmosis campus water supply, reverse osmosis water units, and water well samples from 35 monthly sampling locations, plus annual lead and copper testing from 24 designated locations in November. Services are performed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, with a four-hour response requirement for service calls. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, transportation, equipment, materials, supplies, permits, licenses, and insurance.

Bidders must submit minimum three verifiable references for similar services completed within the last three years and demonstrate three years of relevant experience. Comprehensive insurance is mandatory: workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000. All personnel must pass comprehensive background checks and comply with E-Verify requirements.

The historical monetary value for similar services was $66,741.00 for the period November 10, 2023 through August 31, 2026. The initial contract term runs from award through August 31, 2027, with four one-year renewal options available through August 31, 2030 and a potential one-year extension. Pricing must be firm and fixed using the provided Pricing Sheet; price adjustments may be permitted using the Consumer Price Index formula with HHSC approval.

HHSC reserves the right to award based on best value to the state considering ability to meet requirements, delivery performance capability, and price. Addendum responses are posted June 18, 2026. Bidders must complete Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), Exhibit D (Bidder Reference Form), proof of financial capability, and Exhibit F (Form 4109 Application for Texas Identification Number) if applicable. Electronic submission is available through the HHS Online Bid Room; technical difficulties are not grounds for protest.