DNA quantification kit

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of 15 units of Quantifiler Trio DNA Quantification Kits, to be delivered to DPS Headquarters in Austin, Texas. The solicitation requires electronic bid responses to be submitted by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on January 5, 2026, via email or through the DPS Online Bid Room. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing on a Mandatory Pricing Schedule that includes all associated costs, fees, licenses, and delivery expenses. Evaluation of bids will be conducted using a best value standard, with potential reference checks, vendor performance tracking reviews, and investigations into past performance. Bidders must submit financial rating information, including audited financial statements from the last two years or a Dun & Bradstreet Business Information Report demonstrating financial solvency and capacity to perform. The contract period will commence on the effective date stated in the purchase order and expire one year later, with DPS reserving the right to extend the contract for up to six months. The last day to submit written clarification questions is December 18, 2025, with answers anticipated to be posted by December 23, 2025.

Vendors must complete several mandatory forms to be considered, including the Information and Certifications Form, which requires detailed disclosures about company demographics, HUB certification status, and compliance with various state and federal requirements. The solicitation includes specific certifications regarding non-debarment, equal employment opportunity, environmental regulations, and compliance with Texas statutory requirements about boycotts and business restrictions. Vendors must disclose any pending litigation, felony convictions, and child support delinquencies. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the requirement to complete HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) certification suggests potential preferences for diverse businesses. Bidders scoring less than a C rating in the Vendor Performance Tracking System, currently under corrective action plans, or having purchase orders cancelled in the previous 12 months for non-performance may be disqualified. All bids will remain valid for 180 days from the solicitation opening date, and DPS provides no minimum compensation guarantee, with payment authorized only after approving receipt of commodities. The anticipated contract award date is January 8, 2026, with a total contract value dependent on the unit pricing for the 15 DNA quantification kits.