HVAC System Services at the El Paso Psychiatric Center

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive bids under IFB No. HHSS0018140 for HVAC system services, including Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) services, at the El Paso Psychiatric Center. The scope of work involves airflow calibration, setpoint correction, and the verification of system compliance for 147 terminal units. A critical requirement for bidders is attendance at one of two mandatory on-site visits held on November 10 or 11, 2026; failure to attend will result in disqualification. The final response deadline is November 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST. Submissions must be provided via the HHS Online Bid Room or as a single USB drive in a sealed envelope. To qualify, contractors and their assigned personnel must possess at least three years of relevant experience, and the contractor must employ a National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) Certification Professional to supervise and certify the work. Award decisions will be based on best value, considering price, compliance with requirements, performance delivery, and past vendor performance. The selected contractor must adhere to strict response times, including a four-hour window for standard service calls and a one-hour on-site response for emergencies. Additionally, the contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability and Workers Compensation, and provide a three-year warranty on corrective repairs. All work must be performed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain Time, with strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and patient confidentiality.