Air Samplers

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), specifically the Air Monitoring Division, is seeking to procure 10 Air Samplers, specifically the Partisol model from ThermoFisher Scientific (Product Code #2025I-AV), through a Request for Bid (RFB) numbered 582-25-08676. The procurement targets a Sequential PM2.5 Sampler with sophisticated environmental monitoring capabilities, including automated collection of particulate matter samples over a minimum two-week period, programmable sampling frequencies, and compliance with EPA reference method standards. The equipment must include a comprehensive set of components such as a pneumatically-activated filter exchanger, active volumetric flow control system, microprocessor with menu-driven software, ten filter cassettes, and accompanying manuals and accessories. Key deliverables include a system capable of reporting detailed sample information in CSV format, encompassing filter identification, sampling times, average flow rates, and environmental conditions. The bid is due on May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with electronic submissions accepted at TCEQbid@tceq.texas.gov, and potential bidders must submit any questions by April 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. Delivery is expected within 120 calendar days after order receipt, with equipment to be shipped to TCEQ's facility in Austin, Texas.

The solicitation does not require a HUB Subcontracting Plan, as an evaluation determined no probable subcontracting opportunities exist. The bid includes considerations for Texas-based businesses, potentially providing preference to local vendors. Bidders must possess an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and comply with specific certifications, including agreements not to boycott certain countries and meeting air quality standards. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Travis County and multiple Austin City designations, indicating a localized but state-wide procurement approach. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the bid requires all equipment to be new and of current production, with a mandatory two-year warranty covering onsite system, parts, and labor. The solicitation includes provisions for in-house training at no additional cost and requires vendors to provide technical support during standard business hours via telephone and email. Though a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of 10 specialized air sampling units, suggesting a potentially significant investment in environmental monitoring equipment.