Boiler Installation / Demolition at Austin State Hospital (ASH)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids under IFB HHS0018075 for the demolition and installation of a boiler at the Austin State Hospital located at 4110 Guadalupe St, Austin, Texas. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to remove one existing Raypak H7-1104A MVB Hydronic Boiler and replace it with a new unit of the same model. The project encompasses the full lifecycle of the replacement, including isolating the heating loop, disconnecting all utilities, disposing of debris, and performing all necessary startup, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure proper operation and temperature control. The contract is awarded based on best value, considering price, performance delivery, and the bidder's demonstrated experience and financial solvency. Bidders must submit their responses by November 2, 2026, including required affirmations, a pricing sheet, and qualification forms. Once awarded, the contractor must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers Compensation, Commercial Auto Liability, and Professional Liability of at least 1 million dollars each. Additionally, all personnel must undergo comprehensive Texas Department of Public Safety criminal and sex offender background checks prior to arriving on state property. The contractor is expected to be available 24 hours a day, including holidays and weekends, with a mandatory one-hour on-site response time for emergency service requests.