Seeking bids for irrigation system maintenance and service at Austin State Hospital (ASH). Mandatory on-site visits are scheduled. Bids are due August 6, 2026. The contract requires adherence to strict compliance with scope of work, manufacturer warranty requirements, and all applicable laws and policies. The contractor must provide licensed personnel and maintain all equipment. Services include inspection, maintenance, repair, and seasonal adjustments. All parts and materials are billable at cost with no markup. Unused materials become property of ASH. A Texas Landscape Irrigator license is required prior to bidding.
Responses to this IFB must be received by August 6, 2026, 10:30 am Central Time.
Invoicing and payment details are outlined in Section 13 of the IFB. Payment is made upon receipt of a proper invoice. Disputed invoices are addressed in Section 13. 5.
The scope of work requires strict compliance to keep active manufacturer warranties intact. Specific warranty requirements are detailed throughout the Scope of Work (SOW).
Bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience. Personnel must have at least one year of experience. A current Texas Landscape Irrigator license is mandatory prior to bidding. Three verifiable references are required.
The IFB does not explicitly detail penalties, but failure to meet performance standards or conduct inconsistent with professional standards may result in corrective action, removal of employees, or contract termination.
HHSC will conduct two mandatory on-site visits. Attendance at one site visit is mandatory; failure to attend in person will result in disqualification.
Questions or clarifications must be submitted by July 27, 2026, 5:00 pm Central Time.
Failure to comply with sole point of contact rules, not attending mandatory site visits, submitting exceptions to the IFB, including assumptions in the response, or failing to provide proof of licensure can lead to disqualification.