The Health and Human Services Commission is seeking qualified individuals or firms to provide commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repairs including inspections at the San Antonio State Hospital Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline 08/17/2023 10:30 am All questions and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing by e-mail and include the following information: a) IFB Number and Title of Solicitation (cover page of this Solicitation) must be included in the e-mail subject line and in the e-mail body b) Section or Paragraph number from this Solicitation c) Page Number of this Solicitation d) Exhibit name, Section or Paragraph, page number from the Exhibit e) Language, Topic, Section Heading being questioned f) Requestor Contact Information must be included in the body of the e-mail submitted with questions Questions or requests for clarification received after the deadline set in the Procurement Schedule (cover page of this Solicitation) may be reviewed by HHSC but will not be answered. The HHSC PCS Sole Point of Contact for inquiries concerning this Solicitation is: Leticia Cortes, CTCD, CTCM 512-406-2609 Leticia.cortes@hhs.texas.gov Bidders shall NOT use the e-mail address above for submission of a Response to this Solicitation Responses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBD 08/20/2023 Courtesy Review of HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Submission Deadline 08/16/2023 Anticipated Contract Start Date 09/01/2023 Any contract resulting from this Solicitation will have an initial term beginning September 1, 2023, and expiring August 31, 2024 - No Renewals 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. HHSC will conduct a mandatory on-site visit at the location specified below on the date and time identified in the Procurement Schedule (cover page of this Solicitation) or on the date and time established in subsequent Addenda. The on-site visit will include a review of the solicitation requirements as well as a walk-through of the facility. Attendance 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. 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 HVAC Maintenance parts and service. 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.