REPLACEMENT BOILER WFSH

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking bids for the replacement of an aging boiler at the Wichita Falls State Hospital with a new Fulton boiler, under Invitation for Bids No. HHS0017331, posted on June 3, 2026, with responses due by June 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The procurement, classified under NAICS Code 238220, entails full removal of the existing boiler and installation of the new unit, including extensive piping, fabrication, and welding tasks for feedwater, condensate, blowdown, gas, and vent lines, as well as stack assembly and technical commissioning involving wiring, combustion settings, and operational verification. All work must be completed in accordance with industry standards and must include thorough site cleanup and proper disposal of waste materials. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement, with all costs—including labor, equipment, materials, and incidental expenses—required to be bundled into all-inclusive unit prices specified in Exhibit C, and contractors must immediately implement any price reductions that occur during the contract term. The contract period begins upon award and expires August 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension at the agency’s discretion. Bidders must meet stringent qualification criteria, including a minimum of three years of relevant boiler replacement experience and assignment of personnel with at least one year of experience, all of whom must be at least 18 years old. Compliance with numerous federal and state regulations is mandatory, including adherence to anti-discrimination laws under Title VI, Section 504, the ADA, and Title IX; compliance with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act; and certification that the bidder is not suspended, debarred, or listed as an excluded party on SAM.gov or the Texas Debarred Vendor List. Contractors must submit verified copies of their SAM.gov UEI, FEIN, Texas TIN, Franchise Tax Number, and Secretary of State Filing Number, provide names and Social Security numbers of owners holding 25% or more equity under Texas Family Code, and disclose any pending legal or governmental proceedings that could impact performance. Insurance requirements are extensive, including primary workers’ compensation coverage with waiver of subrogation in favor of HHSC and employer’s liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident and per employee, with policies maintained throughout the contract term and renewed prior to each monthly invoice