ITB - Wastewater Surveillance Equipment and Testing for Harris County Public Health Services (Federal Grant)

Harris County Public Health Services is seeking a contractor to provide wastewater surveillance equipment and testing through a federal grant-funded procurement. The project involves purchasing one hundred wastewater samplers capable of supporting 24-hour composite sample collection, designed to operate in variable environmental conditions without modifying existing treatment facility infrastructure. Samples will be collected weekly from various treatment facilities and analyzed in a Bio-safety Level 2 facility using RNA extraction and viral RNA quantification techniques. The contract is structured for one year, beginning approximately September 1, 2025, with potential for four additional one-year renewal options. The bid submission deadline is August 18, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled via Microsoft Teams, and bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including bid acknowledgments, pricing forms, qualifications, and compliance certifications. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all federal procurement standards under 2 CFR 200.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Historically Underutilized Businesses. Potential bidders must comply with extensive federal regulatory requirements, including provisions related to equal employment opportunity, civil rights, labor standards, and anti-discrimination policies. Contractors will be subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates, Section 3 Act workforce development goals, and restrictions on telecommunications equipment procurement. The contract requires detailed documentation, including certified payroll records and various compliance certifications, with potential contract values exceeding $100,000 subject to additional federal scrutiny. Bidders must provide comprehensive qualifications, including business background, litigation history, project experience, and team composition. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves federal grant funding and will require substantial documentation of organizational competence and financial stability.