HHS0015482v2 Well Verification Plates

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are conducting a formal Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered HHS0015482v2 for well verification plates, classified under NIGP Code 175-53. The procurement seeks specific laboratory equipment, including 30 MVS-230 96-Well Verification Plates, 4 MVS-245 384-Well Verification Plates, and various QualAssure solutions totaling 54 units across different product lines. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses including all required documentation, with pricing to be firm and fixed for the contract's duration. The evaluation will be based on best value to the State of Texas, considering factors such as specification compliance, performance delivery requirements, and price. Key dates include a question submission deadline of June 17, 2025, with agency responses posted on June 18, 2025, and a final bid response deadline of June 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with an anticipated contract start date of June 25, 2025.

The solicitation emphasizes compliance with the Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program, indicating potential set-aside or preference opportunities for qualifying businesses. Vendors must meet extensive compliance requirements outlined in the Contract Affirmations document, including maintaining complete and accurate information, adhering to public information act requirements, and complying with cybersecurity training standards. Registration for the HHS Online Bid Room is mandatory for electronic submissions, with a potential five-business-day processing time. Contractors must affirm various legal and operational requirements, including prohibitions on boycotting certain entities, restrictions on abortion-related funding, and compliance with civil rights laws. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized laboratory verification plates and solutions, suggesting a technical and potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.