ESBD_485465_1770327169220_SOL_ADD_2_405-26R0008573.pdf

This is Addendum No. 2 to Solicitation No. 405-26R0008573, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Procurement and Contract Services on February 5, 2026. The addendum addresses solicitation questions and answers related to the Lab Supplies procurement for the Weslaco Regional Office. The solicitation seeks pricing for eleven line items of laboratory supplies including genetic analyzer equipment, reagents, buffers, and laboratory consumables for DNA sequencing operations. Electronic bids were originally due by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on February 10, 2026, submitted to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or via the DPS Online Bid Room. The contract term is one year from the effective date, with DPS retaining the right to extend performance for up to six months at specified rates without further negotiation. Contract award is anticipated for February 16, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this addendum prior to the submission deadline through one of three methods: completing and returning three copies of the addendum with offeror information, acknowledging receipt on each copy of the offer submitted, or submitting separate correspondence referencing the solicitation and addendum numbers.

The addendum clarifies critical documentation requirements that directly impact offeror compliance. In Section D.7.1, only forms A, B, and H are required; forms E through G are waived for offerors with prior DPS business history. Additionally, a redacted version of all submissions containing confidential information must be provided separately. Section D.7.2 documentation is not required. Evaluation will follow the best value standard under Texas Government Code 2156.007, with consideration of vendor past performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System. All bidders must submit completed Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152) forms, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certifications (W-9), evidence of financial stability, and a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan. DPS guarantees no minimum compensation with no payments authorized until the Contract Monitor approves commodities.