Plumbing Services for Lubbock SSLC

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive plumbing services at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center under Solicitation HHS0017376, with a submission deadline of June 26, 2026. The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems based on facility requests, with all work requiring adherence to industry standards, state and federal regulations, and stringent quality controls. Contractors must ensure work is completed in a safe, workmanlike manner, with full responsibility for site cleanliness, waste disposal, and compliance with licensing, workers’ compensation, and occupational safety laws. The contract term extends from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2030, with a possible one-year extension at the agency’s discretion to ensure continuity of service or facilitate transition to a new contractor. All pricing must be submitted via Exhibit C as firm, fixed, all-inclusive unit rates that remain unchanged for the duration of the contract, with no automatic price increases permitted unless approved solely by HHSC and based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics index for Region VI. Payment is contingent on satisfactory performance, with monthly invoices required, each detailing completed work, including the contract or purchase order number and a valid Texas Identification Number. The HHS Agency will not reimburse incidental expenses such as travel, per diem, or equipment. Contractors must comply with a comprehensive set of legal, administrative, and operational requirements, including certification that neither the contractor nor its principals are suspended or debarred from doing business with federal or state agencies, and that all employees are verified through the E-Verify system. Insurance mandates include workers’ compensation coverage aligned with the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, with employer’s liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident and per disease, and an additional $1,000,000 umbrella liability policy. Contractors must also affirm compliance with federal anti-discrimination statutes and the Texas Human Trafficking Prohibition Act. All work product, including intellectual property, is the sole property of the State of Texas, and contractors must grant unrestricted access to audit records and work sites. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov or through the HHSC Online Bid Room using a two-part registration process, or via single USB drive in a sealed container with specific labeling. All submissions must be