Atlantic® readydisk HC-C18

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Atlantic ReadyDisk HC-C18, a solid phase extraction disk used for extracting semi-volatile organic compounds from aqueous solutions. The agencies are seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for the testing of drinking water samples by EPA methods 525.2 and 508.1. The IFB includes a procurement schedule with a response deadline of November 15, 2024, and an anticipated contract start date of November 18, 2024, with an initial term through August 31, 2025, and an option to extend for up to one additional year. The IFB outlines pricing requirements, including a fixed price structure and allowances for price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. While the submission of a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is not required, HHSC encourages Bidders to consider subcontracting opportunities with HUB vendors. The solicitation also includes details on invoicing, payment, performance monitoring, and public information disclosure requirements.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, but it does outline preferences for Texas-based businesses, recycled products, energy-efficient items, and vendors that meet air quality standards. The IFB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The pricing sheet included in the solicitation package does not indicate any award values or budget ranges.