This is a public tender from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for preventive maintenance and repair of plumbing services at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center (SGSSLC). The contract involves the removal and replacement of underground water piping, including installation of new piping, fittings, valves, insulation, excavation, testing, and restoration. Key requirements include a mandatory onsite visit on April 28 or 29, 2026, and a deadline for questions and clarifications on April 30, 2026. Responses are due by May 4, 2026, at 10:30 am. Bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience, and their personnel must have at least three years of experience and appropriate licenses. The contract term is from the date of award until August 31, 2026, with no renewal options. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the life of the contract. Awards will be made based on the best value to the state, considering technical qualifications and price.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for services. It mentions an anticipated contract start date of the date of award and an initial contract term that expires August 31, 2026.
The bid notice states that contract payments will be made in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, known as the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices must be submitted monthly or as otherwise indicated on the purchase order and will be paid after satisfactory performance is acknowledged.
The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, full warranty coverage including labor, material, and equipment deficiencies for twelve 12 months or the manufacturer warranty, whichever is greater.
The bid notice states that the award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state of Texas, considering factors such as meeting requirements, ability to meet performance delivery, and price.
The bidder must have at least five 5 years of relevant experience. Personnel assigned to the services must have at least three 3 years of relevant experience and possess necessary Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses. A minimum of three verifiable references for similar contracts within the last five 5 years is also required.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, but it does mention that failure to meet performance expectations may result in delayed payment or nonpayment, and that contract termination for cause is possible for certain violations.
A mandatory onsite visit is required on April 28, 2026, at 10:00 am, and April 29, 2026, at 10:00 am. Bidders must attend one of these visits to be eligible to submit a response.
The deadline for submitting questions or clarifications is April 30, 2026, at 12:00 pm. The formal protest procedure is outlined in Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C.
