ESBD_388922_1736260878605_582-25-017881 RFB Non-Fillabe Form.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB #582-25-017881) issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Monitoring Division for laboratory analysis of crystalline silica samples. The solicitation requests a NELAP-accredited laboratory to analyze 400 silica samples using NIOSH Method 7500, with the vendor required to provide pre-weighed 47mm PVC filters and manage two-way shipping logistics with two-day delivery requirements. Bid responses are due January 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions accepted until January 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST via email to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov. The delivery destination is specified as TCEQ, Eugene Velasco at 3507 Cullen Blvd, Science & Research 1, Room 312, Houston, TX 77204.

The RFB includes multiple vendor preference categories under 34 TAC Rule 20.38, including preferences for Texas bidders, USA-produced materials, and environmentally sensitive materials. Bidders must provide an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and certify non-participation in boycotts of Israel or business with prohibited entities. The form includes sections for vendor information, pricing details, and various preference classifications that bidders can claim. Alternative contact for specification clarification is Mark Guerrero, reachable at 512-239-0689 or mark.guerrero@tceq.texas.gov.