Membrane Filters

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking to procure membrane filters for its Air Monitoring Division through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) with solicitation number 582-26-14248. The procurement specifically targets 60 packages of Mitex Membrane Filters, each containing 100 units, with a preference for Millipore Part # LSWP04700 or equivalent products. These hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane filters are critical for air quality data collection, measuring 47 millimeters in diameter with a 170-micrometer thickness, 5.0-micrometer pore size, and 60 percent porosity. Key technical requirements include a chemically inert white smooth surface, unlaminated design, and an air flow rate of 9 liters per minute per square centimeter. The solicitation establishes strict submission requirements, with bid questions due by December 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, and final bids due electronically by December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov. Bidders must provide comprehensive vendor identification, including company name, street address, DUNS number, and Federal Employer Identification Number, and submit manually signed bids to avoid disqualification.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and qualification provisions that may impact vendor eligibility. Texas-based bidders can claim preferences under 34 TAC Rule 20.38, potentially receiving advantages in delivery timelines and cash discount options. Vendors must certify compliance with multiple state policies, including non-boycott provisions related to Israel and restrictions on doing business with specific international entities like Iran and Sudan. TCEQ reserves the right to evaluate bids based on low line item pricing, total line item costs, or combinations that best serve state interests, with potential contract extensions up to three months. Vendor performance information from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Vendor Performance Tracking System may be considered during bid evaluation. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 60 packages of specialized membrane filters, suggesting a moderate-value contract. Successful bidders must also comply with cybersecurity training requirements, accessibility standards, and security protocols to maintain contract eligibility.