ESBD_525941_1782247201399_Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement Form issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services for Invitation for Bid (IFB) HHS0017497 regarding laboratory equipment procurement for the Austin DSHS Lab. The addendum, dated June 23, 2026, extends the original solicitation response deadline to June 30, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. Central Time. The procurement seeks two units of Windowless Alpha/Beta Low Background Detector System equipment (model MPC-1000-GFL) to support both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services. The scope of work includes equipment procurement, installation, a service visit, and shipping and handling. The contract term extends from the award date through August 31, 2026, with an optional extension of up to one additional year at HHSC's sole discretion. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and returning it with their solicitation response or, if previously submitted, by emailing the signed form to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov prior to the solicitation due date and time.

Bidders must submit firm, fixed prices on Exhibit C covering all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses with no automatic price adjustments permitted. Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis considering bidder compliance with specifications, ability to meet performance and delivery requirements, and pricing. HHSC reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject bidders based on unsatisfactory past performance, unfavorable vendor performance tracking reports, current corrective action plans, or contract cancellations within the previous 12 months. All required exhibits, including Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), and addendum acknowledgements, must be submitted via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, through the HHS Online Bid Room, or by hand delivery or overnight mail to the HHSC PCS office at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas. Responses to submitted questions will be posted as an addendum on June 19, 2026, and the HUB Subcontracting Plan is encouraged but not required if subcontracting opportunities are identified.