License Renewal

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), specifically the Air Permits Division in Austin, is soliciting bids for a TOXCHEM License Renewal (Bid Number 582-25-09569) to procure software for calculating Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from wastewater treatment facilities. The procurement includes one year of software usage, technical support, and upgrades for a single license (Number H4-2159) covering 6 seats, with the service period running from July 31, 2025 to July 31, 2026. The software must provide accurate hourly and annual air emissions calculations, support New Source Review Air Permits, and offer a user-friendly interface compatible with Windows 10 and 11. Key deliverables include comprehensive emissions quantification tools, the ability to generate clear stakeholder reports, and software that enables TCEQ reviewers to independently verify emissions calculations submitted by applicants. The bid is due on July 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, with vendor questions to be submitted by July 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST. Electronic responses are preferred and can be submitted to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov, with specific requirements for email subject line formatting.

The solicitation includes several vendor preference options, with priority given to Texas-based businesses, goods produced in Texas, and specific categories such as products from persons with disabilities or recycled equipment. Vendors must provide a Vendor ID Number and Employer Identification Number (EIN), and must comply with multiple state certification requirements including non-discrimination commitments, anti-boycott provisions, and cybersecurity training standards. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a focused, targeted investment in environmental compliance software. The current interim solution is Toxchem, which is already in use by TCEQ and industry members submitting Air Permit applications. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed documentation, maintain appropriate insurance, and adhere to Texas state procurement regulations. The solicitation emphasizes that only responses exactly conforming to the specifications will be considered, and TCEQ encourages responses from qualified vendors capable of meeting the precise technical and regulatory requirements of the emissions calculation software.