Equipment and Parts

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued Request for Bid 582-26-15508 for the procurement of air monitoring equipment and calibration systems. This solicitation seeks a Dynamic Dilution Calibrator and a 20 Standard Liters Per Minute Self-Contained Clean Air Supply System, along with various replacement parts and accessories including analyzers for nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ozone, and sulfur dioxide, valve assemblies, pump assemblies, circuit boards, lamps, filters, and maintenance kits. The Dynamic Dilution Calibrator must be a microprocessor-controlled bench-top unit capable of diluting concentrated source gases at flow rates between 2 and 20 liters per minute, with support for multiple operating modes, built-in ozone generator with UV optical feedback control, gas phase titration capabilities, and remote access software integration. The Zero Air Supply System must deliver up to 30 standard liters per minute at 30 psig using an oil-free, diaphragm-free pump with regenerative, heatless dryer technology and dual-cylinder internal piston pump design. All equipment must be constructed of non-reactive materials including Teflon, stainless steel, and glass equivalents, operate in specified temperature and power conditions, include comprehensive manuals, and provide two-year warranties. Bids are due April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions regarding specifications required to be submitted by April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST to Trenton Davis (trenton.davis@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-0356) or Mark Guerrero (mark.guerrero@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-0689). Electronic bids must be submitted to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov with the solicitation number, company name, and due date and time in the subject line, and all bids must be manually signed to avoid disqualification.

The solicitation does not require a HUB Subcontracting Plan, as TCEQ determined no probable subcontracting opportunities exist, though respondents may submit a plan if subcontracting needs are identified and obtain prior TCEQ approval. All bidders must provide vendor identification, Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), and DUNS number for payment processing and must certify compliance with numerous statutory requirements including antitrust laws, child support obligations, non-boycott provisions for Israel, non-engagement with Iran or Sudan, prohibition on lobbying activities, and restrictions on foreign ownership related to critical infrastructure. Bidders may claim Texas Bidder status preference and may request preferences for delivery time and cash discounts under 34 TAC Rule 20.38. The procurement requires integration with existing air quality monitoring systems already in place at TCEQ facilities, with goods to be delivered to TCEQ at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Austin, TX 78753. TCEQ reserves the right to award based on low line item bid, low total of line items, or any combination serving the State's best interest, with bids firm for 30 days from the bid opening date and contracts subject to termination with 30 calendar days advance written notice or immediately for cause. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.