What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for irrigation system maintenance and service at Austin State Hospital (ASH). The contract will cover as-needed services for the irrigation system. Evaluation will consider the bidder's ability to meet requirements, performance delivery, and price. Past vendor performance will also be reviewed.
Scope of work
- As-needed irrigation system maintenance and service at Austin State Hospital
- Maintenance of one Hunter ACC2 two-wire decoder controller (Controller A and Controller B)
- Maintenance of one Rain Bird RC2-120V Wi-Fi controller
- Service for 31 stations including 25 drip irrigation channels and approximately 6 exterior tree bubbler zones
- Procurement of replacement parts, materials, and supplies billed at actual cost with no markup
- Emergency services and services outside regular business hours upon written request
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Bidder meeting or exceeding the requirements and specifications | Not specified |
| Bidder's ability to meet performance delivery requirements | Not specified |
| Price | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience for the Bidder
- Assigned personnel must be fully trained with at least one (1) year of relevant experience
- Current Texas Landscape Irrigator License (LI) with TCEQ license number
- Minimum of three (3) verifiable references for current or past services within the last five (5) years
- All assigned personnel must be at least 18 years of age
- Completion of ASH Contractor Safety & Risk Management training
- Background checks including Social Security Number Verification, criminal, and sex offender records prior to arriving on site
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A – HHS Solicitation Affirmations (completed and signed)
- Exhibit C – Pricing Sheet
- Exhibit D – Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form
- Proof of valid Texas Landscape Irrigator License (LI) and Licensed Irrigator of Record name and TCEQ license number
- Addendum Acknowledgement Form(s), if applicable
- Public Information Act Copy of Response, if applicable
- HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP), if subcontracting opportunities are identified
- Exhibit F – Form 4109 Application for Texas Identification Number, if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the HHS Online Bid Room or sealed USB drive
- Instructions
- Submit through the HHS Online Bid Room (two-part registration required) or submit one (1) USB drive in a sealed, properly labeled envelope or carton. Hard copy responses will not be accepted. Documents must be in Microsoft Office or PDF format for signed documents.