HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for chill water piping, steam piping, and domestic water piping insulation repair and replacement for Richmond State Supported Living Center.
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Mandatory On-Site Visit
HHSC will conduct two mandatory on-site visits at the location specified below on the dates and times identified in the Procurement Schedule (cover page of this IFB) or on the dates and times established in subsequent Addenda.
The on-site visit will include a review of the IFB requirements as well as a walk-through of the facility.
Attendance at one site visit is mandatory. Failure to attend in person will result in the disqualification of a Bidder. Bidders not listed on the attendance log will not be permitted to submit a Response.
- Location for On-Site Visit:
- Richmond State Supported Living Center
- 2100 Preston St., Richmond, TX 77469
- Onsite contact: Willie Trevino, Willie.Trevino@hhs.texas.gov
Bidders are to notify the on-site contact listed above regarding attendance. Bidders are to meet and check in at Building # 514, Maintenance. See Exhibit F- Richmond SSL Site Plan for location.
Procurement Schedule - All Times are Central Time
Reference Section 2 for further information
IFB Date Posted to ESBD
March 31, 2025
Mandatory On-Site Visit
April 3, 2025, 9:00 AM
April 4, 2025, 9:00 AM
Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline
April 8, 2025, 10:30 AM
Responses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBD
April 10, 2025
Response Deadline: Responses to this IFB must be received
April 17, 2025, 10:30 AM
Anticipated Contract Start Date
Upon Award
Background
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is an agency within the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) system. The Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division of HHSC administers Invitations for Bids (IFBs) for HHS. HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contracts for chill water piping, steam piping, and domestic water piping insulation repair and replacement at the Richmond State Supported Living Center. Both HHS Agencies, HHSC and DSHS, will be entitled to use any contract awarded as a result of this IFB.
Work Details
The required services include the repair, removal, and replacement of piping insulation for 370 linear feet of chill water piping, steam piping, and domestic piping at the Richmond State Supported Living Center. Specific tasks include:
1. Cutting and removal of old insulation.
2. Replacement of insulation on chill water piping at various locations:
- Secondary Chilled Water Pump (Schwp) 1 & 2: Replace 39 linear feet of pump insulation.
- Chiller 1: Replace insulation on chill water lines from chiller to valve before the header.
- Chiller 2: Replace insulation from chiller to just after valve shut off.
- Multiple sections of chill water heading insulation to match existing.
- Primary Chilled Water Pump (Pchwp) 1 & 2: Replace pump insulation up to valve shut off.
3. Remove and replace portions of steam piping insulation with fiberglass pipe insulation rated for steam.
4. Insulate domestic water piping.
The contractor is responsible for the disposal of removed insulation in compliance with all state and local codes.
Period of Performance
Contractor shall perform contracted services Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is upon award.
Place of Performance
Richmond State Supported Living Center, located at 2100 Preston St., Richmond, TX 77469.