This Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is for as-needed maintenance and repairs to kitchen equipment, small appliances, and preventative maintenance/repairs to ice machines at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with an option for extension. Bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience, and personnel assigned must have at least two years of experience. An optional onsite visit is scheduled for May 8, 2026. The deadline for questions or clarifications is May 13, 2026, and the response deadline is May 25, 2026. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required documentation. HHSC reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to cancel the IFB. Awards will be made to the bidder providing the best value to the state, considering performance, delivery, and price. All responses and contracts are subject to the Texas Public Information Act.
The deadline for responses to this IFB is May 25, 2026, at 10:30 am Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that HHSC system agency will make contract payments in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, commonly known as the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices must be submitted monthly or as otherwise indicated on the purchase order and must describe the work completed in detail.
The bid notice states that HHSC shall not be obligated to select the bidder with the lowest price but shall make an award to the bidder who provides the best value to the state of Texas, considering meeting or exceeding requirements, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price.
The bidder shall have relevant experience required for the performance of the services as outlined in this IFB. The minimum experience required is three years. The bidders personnel to be assigned to perform the services must be fully trained and, at minimum, have two years relevant experience.
An optional onsite visit will be conducted on May 8, 2026, at 10:30 am at Lufkin State Supported Living Center, **** N US Hwy 69, Pollok, TX **** is strongly encouraged but not required.
The deadline for questions or clarifications submission is May 13, 2026, at 5:00 pm Central Time.