Preventive Maintenance, System Diagnostics, and Repair Services on HVAC Systems, Austin State Supported Living Center

Background
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contracts for preventive maintenance, system diagnostic, and repair services for the HVAC systems at the Austin State Supported Living Center (AuSSLC). This facility includes approximately 500 units of related equipment. The HHSC oversees the planning and delivery of health and human services in Texas, ensuring that both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) can utilize any awarded contract.

Work Details
The contractor will provide preventive maintenance, system diagnostics, repair, and installation services for HVAC systems at AuSSLC. Specific tasks include:
- Maintenance services for HVAC systems including cooling towers, pumps, drivers, chillers, and steam piping distribution systems.
- Monthly and quarterly preventive maintenance services.
- Repair services billed at an hourly rate with prior quotes provided for material, parts, labor estimates, and estimated completion time.
- Provision of HVAC support equipment for heating/cooling up to 400-ton capacity during repairs.
- Replacement equipment must be available for purchase and installation by certified technicians with a warranty of at least 90 days post-installation.
- Detailed invoices must be provided for all materials, labor, and services rendered.
- The contractor must have a minimum of two Carrier-certified technicians and two Trane-certified technicians available 24/7.

Period of Performance
The anticipated contract start date is upon award with no specified end date mentioned in the provided information.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the Austin State Supported Living Center located at 2203 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must have relevant experience of at least five years in providing similar services. Personnel assigned must have a minimum of three years' relevant experience. Contractors must be licensed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor. Technicians must hold appropriate certifications from TDLR. Bidders are required to submit three verifiable references from similar contracts within the last three years.