Breathalyzer

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of portable breath alcohol testers and related equipment. The solicitation requires 100 units of Portable FC10Plus Alcohol Testers featuring a platinum fuel cell alcohol sensor with a detection range of 0 to 0.600 BAC and accuracy within 0.005 BAC to 0.100 BAC, along with a 1.65" x 0.87" graphic OLED display that graphs breath flow and alcohol levels; 100 packages of replacement mouthpieces; and freight services for delivery to DPS Headquarters at 5805 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78752. Each unit must include a waterproof carrying case, grip, 10 mouthpieces, wrist strap, calibration adapter, operations CD, and one-year warranty, with all items required to be new, unused, and of current production. Electronic bid responses must be submitted by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on March 25, 2026, via email to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room portal at https://texasdps.appianportalsgov.com/vendor-management. The last day to submit written questions is March 20, 2026, with answers expected by March 23, 2026, and the anticipated contract award date is March 31, 2026. The contract term is one year from the effective date, with DPS reserving the right to extend performance for up to six months for re-advertising, award, or transition purposes. Evaluation will be conducted under a best value standard and past performance criteria, including vendor performance tracking system scores and history of contract performance. Bidders must provide evidence of financial resources and ability to perform, including audited financial statements for the past two years or equivalent documentation of financial stability.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises, indicating this is an open competition available to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Bidders must complete and submit all mandatory forms including the Direct Deposit Authorization Form (74-176), Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certifications (W-9), Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152), and proof of proper business certification in Texas. Contractors must maintain insurance coverage appropriate to industry standards and provide evidence upon request. DPS guarantees no minimum compensation and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities, award multiple contracts if best value is demonstrated, and withdraw the solicitation at any time. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, with pricing evaluation to be determined through the competitive bidding process based on the mandatory pricing schedule that must include all costs, fees, and expenses for delivery and performance.