Bid guide
How to bid on Kitchen Equipment Preventative Maintenance at Austin State Hospital
What the agency is buying
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for preventative maintenance and repair services for kitchen equipment at the Austin State Hospital in Austin, Texas. This contract is estimated to be worth $65,000.
This opportunity is for businesses that can provide ongoing maintenance and repair services for commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring the hospital's food service operations run smoothly.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. An optional on-site visit is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time at the Austin State Hospital. While attendance is encouraged, it is not required to submit a bid.
The deadline for submitting your bid is August 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in the maintenance and repair of commercial kitchen equipment. Vendors with experience servicing institutional or hospital kitchen facilities would be particularly well-suited.
The relevant category for this work is food and agriculture, specifically relating to equipment maintenance within that sector.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). Viewing the posting and its document list is public and does not require an account.
Once you have reviewed the full solicitation, you must submit your response as directed in the posting before the August 13, 2026, 10:30 AM Central Time deadline. For the optional on-site visit, you must notify Ruben Mendoza or Moses Rodriguez via email if you plan to attend.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your bid, clearly outline your experience with similar kitchen equipment maintenance and repair contracts, especially for large-scale facilities. Detail your preventative maintenance procedures and your approach to emergency repairs.
Ensure your pricing is competitive and transparent. If you attend the optional on-site visit, use it as an opportunity to understand the specific needs and conditions of the Austin State Hospital's kitchen equipment, which can help you tailor a more precise and effective proposal.
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Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Health & Human Services Commission; the original posting controls.