Genetic Analyzer Preventive Maintenance

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is soliciting bids to establish a blanket contract for annual preventive maintenance and repair services for an Applied Biosystems 3500 Genetic Analyzer located at the TPWD Inland Fisheries Analytical Services Laboratory in San Marcos, Texas. The initial contract term is from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026, with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms. Bidders are required to attend a pre-bid site visit, and bids are due by 2:00 PM on August 1, 2024. TPWD will award the contract to the bidder that provides the best value, considering factors such as price, ability, qualifications, experience, delivery schedule, and past performance. The required services include all labor, travel, certified replacement parts, software updates, and physical repairs necessary to ensure continued performance of the equipment.

This contract is set aside for Historically Underutilized Businesses certified by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Bidders must be an authorized service provider for the Applied Biosystems 3500 Genetic Analyzer and have a minimum of three years of experience providing the required services. TPWD reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities prior to award based on budget constraints, and will only pay for actual goods received or services performed.