HIV test kits

The City of Austin is requesting bids to establish a contract supplying one-time use, rapid HIV Type 1 and Type 2 test kits for the Austin Public Health Program under IFB 9100 AAM1023REBID, with proposals due September 3, 2026.

The scope includes Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo Test kits (manufacturer number 7D2648) and Abbott Determine HIV Ag/Ab Combo Controls (manufacturer number 7D2628). Estimated annual quantities are 375 test kits and 79 control kits respectively, though these figures are for planning purposes only and actual orders will be as-needed. The City reserves the right to award a single contract based on overall low cost or make multiple awards by line item, category, cost, or other criteria it deems advantageous.

Offerors must submit pricing using the City's exact Pricing Submittal Sheet template with unit prices not exceeding four decimal places. All pricing must be all-inclusive; separate charges for administrative costs, overhead, per diem, shipping, transportation, and travel expenses are expressly excluded. Offerors must provide all necessary tools, labor, travel, and equipment to deliver items to the Austin, Texas area. Bid submissions with zero pricing will be interpreted as no-charge items; "no bid" responses or blank entries may be deemed non-responsive and result in disqualification.

Technical specifications and performance standards for the test kits are detailed in the attached Technical Document (IFB_6100_CLMC1167_TECH_DOC_v1.pdf). The Procurement Specialist is Alejandro Arroyo. The source does not identify a contract term, estimated value, incumbent vendor, or specific evaluation weighting criteria beyond cost.