Medela Pro Breast Pumps

The Texas Department of State Health Services is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Medela-Brand Pump In Style Pro Double Electric Breast Pumps to support the state's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This solicitation (CLMC1151) was posted on February 18, 2026, with a bid due date of February 24, 2026, providing a compressed six-day bidding window for qualified vendors. The procurement seeks sealed bids from responsive and responsible bidders capable of supplying the specified Medela Pro breast pump units as medical equipment supplies for distribution to WIC participants across Texas. Bidders must submit pricing proposals in accordance with detailed specifications and quantity requirements outlined in the bid documents, with awards to be made to the vendor offering the best value to the state. The contract will establish the terms governing the supply agreement duration and conditions for provision of these medical devices to eligible program participants. Vendors must demonstrate qualifications to supply medical equipment to state programs and comply with all applicable state purchasing regulations and procurement procedures.

The bid documents reference minority-owned and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) procurement compliance requirements, indicating that participation goals may apply to this solicitation, though specific set-aside percentages and participation targets are not detailed in the available summaries. Bidders may be required to submit MBE/WBE Compliance Plans disclosing certified and non-certified subcontractors, with failure to meet stated goals necessitating submission of Good Faith Efforts documentation demonstrating outreach to minority business organizations and certified firms within designated geographic areas. The available procurement documents do not specify incumbent vendor information, existing contract values, or award budget ranges for this solicitation. The compressed timeline and specific product designation suggest this is a replacement or renewal procurement for an established WIC program supply requirement. Interested vendors should note the February 24, 2026 deadline for bid submission and review all solicitation documents thoroughly to understand product specifications, quantity requirements, delivery obligations, and compliance expectations prior to bid preparation and submittal.