DPS Austin HQ's & Florence TTC Plumbing Services

The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas is soliciting proposals to establish a blanket contract for comprehensive plumbing services at its Headquarters Complex in Austin and the Florence Tactical Training Center, covering maintenance, repair, emergencies, installation, and troubleshooting. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, rental items, warranties, and transportation, and be available 24/7 with verbal response within two hours and on-site arrival within four hours for emergencies or twenty-four hours for standard service. Minimum staffing requires three certified Journeyman Plumbers registered by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, with on-site supervision by a licensed Journeyman. All materials must be new, in current commercial production, and match or exceed existing fixtures in quality and compliance with current codes; used, reconditioned, or discontinued items are strictly prohibited. The contract is a contingency-based agreement with no guaranteed volume of work and carries a five-year initial term, with a possible six-month extension for transition purposes. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on May 29, 2026, via [email hidden] or the DPS Online Bid Room, using a structured four-volume format including required forms such as the W-9, AP-152, Information and Certifications Form, Direct Deposit Authorization, HUB Subcontracting Plan, and a mandatory pricing schedule with defined hourly rates for Master Technicians, Technicians, Apprentices, and Project Managers, along with trip charges and percentage-based markups for supplies and rental equipment. Responses must adhere to strict formatting rules: 12-point sans-serif font on 8.5"x11" paper, paginated with a table of contents, and free of extraneous material or internet links. Evaluation is based on a best value standard, with 40% weight on past vendor performance metrics including financial stability, experience, and absence of delinquent performance records; 30% on technical capability including quality and reliability; and 30% on cost. The state may require presentations, interviews, or site visits, and failure to comply may result in disqualification. Contractors must hold state-mandated workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance, comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2251 for prompt payment, and adhere to DPS security protocols including CJIS policies. The State of Texas and DPS are indemnified against claims, and disputes must be resolved under Texas law in Travis County courts. Non-com