Drinking water testing needed for DSHS Lab Austin

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Laboratory in Austin, Texas. HHSC is seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for testing and analyzing alkalinity and conductivity in drinking water samples for the DSHS laboratory. The required services include routine maintenance, verification of instrument performance, advanced maintenance services, and the provision of loaner equipment if needed. The initial contract term is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with up to four one-year renewal options. Bidders must submit their responses by July 25, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time. Pricing will be a significant factor in the evaluation, and HHSC reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the best value for the state.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The historical monetary value for the same or similar services is $38,357.68 for the period of January 30, 2023 to August 31, 2024, but the specific award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is not provided. No information is given about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.