Air Monitoring Equipment

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Monitoring Division is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB #582-25-08014) to procure specialized air monitoring equipment from Teledyne analytical systems. The procurement includes multiple sophisticated analytical instruments: 28 Dynamic Dilution Calibrators (Model T700U), 7 High Performance Zero Air Systems (Model T701H), 1 Gas Filter Correlation CO Analyzer (Model T300), 14 UV Absorption O3 Analyzers (Model T400), 10 Chemiluminescence NO/NO2/NOX Analyzers (Model T200), 1 Ultra-Sensitive Chemiluminescence NO/NOy Analyzer (Model T200U), 5 UV Fluorescence SO2 Analyzers (Model T100), 1 Ultra-Sensitive UV Fluorescence SO2 Analyzer (Model T100U), and 2 PM Mass Monitors (Model T640). The primary objective is to enhance environmental monitoring capabilities through precise, high-sensitivity air quality measurement equipment. Vendors must electronically submit bids to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov by January 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with vendor questions accepted until January 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. Bid prices must remain firm for 30 days from bid opening, and TCEQ indicates a strong preference to award all line items to a single vendor.

The solicitation includes several vendor preference provisions under Texas Administrative Code, particularly favoring Texas-based businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and vendors using environmentally sensitive materials. A HUB Subcontracting Plan evaluation determined no probable subcontracting opportunities exist, though contractors must notify TCEQ if subcontracting needs arise post-award. Vendors must provide their Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), DUNS number, and complete vendor information, and must certify they do not boycott Israel or conduct business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations. The procurement is exempt from State Sales and Federal Excise taxes. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement suggests a significant budget allocation for advanced environmental monitoring technology. Vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities to supply sophisticated analytical instruments meeting EPA standards and TCEQ's stringent performance requirements.