DryCal Equipment

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Monitoring Division is soliciting bids for a comprehensive gas flow calibration system through Request for Bid (RFB) Number 582-25-08787. The procurement seeks to acquire four specific DryCal and MesaLabs laboratory equipment items: a DryCal ML-300 Ultra Low Flow meter, a DryCal ML-800 High Cell meter, a DryCal 800 Base meter, and a DryCal ML-800 Low Cell meter. Each item is required in a quantity of one, with specifications detailed in Attachment A and options for equivalent alternatives. The equipment is intended for use in the Calibration Laboratory to calibrate and verify secondary equipment in air monitoring networks, with a critical requirement for direct traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Bidders must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and complete various certifications. The bid is due on April 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions to be submitted by April 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. Electronic bid submissions are accepted at TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov, with bid clarifications available through Mark Guerrero at mark.guerrero@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-0689.

The solicitation includes provisions for Texas bidder preferences, particularly favoring goods produced in Texas, agricultural products, and services from Texas service-disabled veterans. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed, the bid emphasizes compliance with state regulations including non-boycott statements and Texas Government Code requirements. The procurement allows for potential alternatives to the specified equipment, provided they meet the technical specifications. Delivery is preferred within 60 calendar days after order receipt to TCEQ's Building B at 12100 Park 35 Circle in Austin. The equipment must include a comprehensive warranty of at least one year and will undergo testing by comparing flow data against a secondary primary standard within 45 days of receipt. Payment terms are net 30 days after successful testing or invoice receipt. The bid includes an estimated freight line item, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with multiple state-mandated certifications and ethical standards, including provisions related to cybersecurity, intellectual property, and various state procurement regulations.