Lab Specimen Courier Services DSSLC

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a contract for courier delivery services to transport laboratory specimens on behalf of the Denton State Supported Living Center (DSSLC). The selected contractor will be responsible for responding to the facility within 30 minutes of notice and delivering all specimens within 30 minutes, with certain time-sensitive specimens required to be delivered within 5-10 minutes. Bidders must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and submit pricing using the provided Pricing Sheet, which will be a significant factor in the evaluation. The initial contract term is one year, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Bids are due by August 16, 2024, with an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2024.

The IFB does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify the available funding or budget range for the contract. The evaluation criteria focus on meeting the requirements, the bidder's ability to perform the services, and the pricing, with HHSC selecting the bidder that provides the best value to the state.