Plumbing Services at San Angelo SSLC

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is soliciting plumbing services at San Angelo SSLC under solicitation number HHS0017567, with responses due by July 9, 2026. The contract, assigned NAICS code 238220, is intended for as-needed plumbing services including installation, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and emergency response, requiring 24/7 availability including holidays. The performance period begins September 1, 2026, and ends August 31, 2029, with no renewal options but a possible one-year extension at the agency’s discretion. Bidders must be licensed as a Texas Master Plumber, demonstrate five years of relevant business experience, and ensure personnel assigned have at least three years of experience. All work must comply with NFPA codes, manufacturer specifications, and utilize new, defect-free materials in current commercial production. Contractors must maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in umbrella liability insurance, which is primary to any HHS coverage, and comply with federal civil rights laws, ADA, Section 504, and Texas human trafficking and E-Verify requirements. The contractor is subject to unrestricted audits and must disclose any material civil or criminal matters within seven days. Responses must include full entity identifiers including SAM.gov UEI, FEIN, TIN, and Texas Franchise Tax Number, along with certification of non-debarment, compliance with child support obligations under Texas Family Code, and adherence to disaster contract restrictions. All submissions are to be sent via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov or on a USB drive in Microsoft Office or PDF formats, with no exceptions or assumptions permitted. Late submissions will be disqualified, and offers must remain binding for 240 days. Evaluation will focus on technical compliance, delivery capability, and price, with past performance in the VPTS system serving as a pass/fail gate, and award based on best value to the state—not necessarily the lowest price. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, tied strictly to Exhibit C pricing, with no reimbursements for travel, equipment, or incidental costs. Invoices must be submitted monthly, include exact PO numbers and detailed descriptions of work, and any disputed invoices will be returned within 21 days. The contract requires full personnel documentation, advance notice of preventive maintenance at least 72 hours prior, and pre-work inspections to report any preexisting deficiencies, which otherwise become the contractor