Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017770
Natural Gas System Testing, Inspection, and Preventive Maintenance Services at Kerrville State Hospital
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017770
NAICS
238220
The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for comprehensive natural gas system testing, inspection, and preventive maintenance services at Kerrville State Hospital. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services division - Services cover 43 sites across 26 buildings at Kerrville State Hospital - Products & Services Requested: - Annual testing, inspection, and preventive maintenance of natural gas distribution systems and components - Compliance with 49 CFR Part 192, NFPA 54, and National Standard Plumbing Code - Annual emergency shut-off valve services, main valves, relief valves, cathodic protection, key and line valve service, regulator inspection, corrosion inspection, and reporting - Hourly labor rates for Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice Plumbers (standard, overtime, holiday, and emergency hours) - All-inclusive annual price for services at 43 sites - Parts usage estimated at $10,000 per year, with markup not to exceed 20% - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least five years of relevant experience and required licenses - Must respond to service calls within 4 hours - Services outside regular hours require prior approval and are billed at specified rates - No specific OEMs or brands are mentioned; bidders must supply all labor, tools, materials, and supervision - Contract term is one year, with possible one-year extension at HHSC's discretion - Vendors & OEMs: - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; open to qualified service providers - Estimated Contract Value: - Annual parts usage estimated at $10,000, total contract likely in the $50,000–$150,000 range depending on labor and service scope
Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting competitive bids to establish contract(s) for testing, inspection, and preventive maintenance services for natural gas distribution systems and components at Kerrville State Hospital. The contract will cover services at forty-three sites on the Kerrville State Hospital campus. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses including required documentation and affirmations. An optional on-site visit is scheduled, and responses are due by September 1, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.