Client-based laboratory services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting proposals for client-based laboratory services to deliver comprehensive clinical testing directly to clients at various service locations throughout Texas, with proposals due October 12, 2026. The procurement may include set-asides for historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) as defined by Texas procurement regulations.

The scope encompasses specimen collection, testing, and result reporting with specified performance metrics and service level agreements. Vendors must comply with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, maintain appropriate state licensing, and demonstrate financial stability and operational capacity to serve the state's client population across the specified geographic regions.

Pricing is structured on fee schedules for individual laboratory tests and service categories, with payment contingent upon successful completion of services and compliance with state regulatory requirements. The contract term includes an initial period with options for renewal. Evaluation criteria include technical qualifications, pricing, and organizational capacity to deliver services across multiple service locations.