This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Mexia, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

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 solicitations for HHS. HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for wastewater monitoring and reporting at Mexia State Supported Living Center (MSSLC). Both HHS Agencies, HHSC and DSHS, will be entitled to use any contract awarded as a result of this Solicitation. To be considered for award, Bidders must submit a comprehensive Response which includes all required information and documentation as outlined in this Solicitation to ensure the Bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications and has the capacity to provide the goods and related services described in this Solicitation. See Appendix A, Submission Instructions and Response Checklist The Response, including all documentation required by this Solicitation and Appendix, must be sent in its entirety in one or more e-mails as warranted by the size of each attachment. Responses sent by e-mail must be sent to: pcsbids@hhsc.state.tx.us. a) E-mail Subject Line The e-mail subject line must contain the Solicitation number, title as indicated on the cover page of this Solicitation and number of e-mails if more than one (e.g., 1 of #, etc.). b) Body of E-mail The body of each e-mail must include the following information: o Bidder's name o Contact Name for Response o Phone number for Response Contact o Solicitation number from cover page of this Solicitation o Purchaser Name Mandatory On-Site Visit 07/13/2023 10am-11am Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline 07/14/2023 10:30am Responses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBD 07/17/2023 Anticipated Contract Start Date 09/01/2023 Question Deadline 07/14/2023 at 10:30 AM CT HHSC will allow written questions and requests for clarification regarding this Solicitation if submitted by e-mail to the Sole Point of Contact, by the deadline established in the Procurement Schedule. Responses to questions or other written requests for clarification will not be provided individually to requestors but will be consolidated in one or more Addenda. HHSC reserves the right to amend the answers to questions or clarifications prior to the Response Deadline HHSC takes no responsibility for e-mailed Responses that are captured, blocked, filtered, quarantined, or otherwise prevented from reaching the proper destination server by any HHSC anti-virus or other security software. HHSC reserves the right to change, amend, or modify this Solicitation prior to the Response Deadline indicated in the Procurement Schedule Changes, amendments and modifications will be processed through one or more Addendum. The notification for any Addendum will be processed in accordance. HHSC reserves the right to cancel this Solicitation at any time. The notice of cancellation will be in accordance People with disabilities who wish to attend the pre-bid meetings and require auxiliary aids or services should contact the Sole Point of Contact identified in Section 6.1 (Sole Point of Contact and Communications), at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting in order to have reasonable accommodations made by HHSC. Any contract resulting from this Solicitation will have an initial term beginning September 1, 2023, and expiring August 31, 2026, with no renewals. The HHS Agency, at its sole option and subject to availability of funding, may extend the Contract beyond the initial term and all renewal periods for up to one (1) year as necessary to ensure continuity of service, to process a new solicitation, to secure a new contract, for purposes of transition to a new Contractor, or as otherwise determined by the HHS Agency. This extension, if exercised, will require the Contractor to continue performing services in accordance with the Contract requirements and all terms and conditions. HHSC, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel this Solicitation at any time or decline to award any contract(s) as a result of this Solicitation. All awards are contingent upon approval of the HHSC Executive Commissioner or designee. HHSC, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the highest overall best value for the state