Ozone Precursor System

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is soliciting bids for the procurement of one Thermal Desorption Automated Gas Chromatograph with Flame Ionization Detection (TD/AutoGC/FID) system, specifically the PerkinElmer 100TD Ozone Precursor model (Part# N6510400) or an equal alternative, designated as RFB 582-26-15833. The system must be capable of monitoring 56 target volatile organic compounds in ambient air for ozone precursor analysis at Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations and must comply with EPA federal reference or equivalent method designations. Key specifications include integration with existing TCEQ data systems such as the Data Acquisition System (DAS) and AutoGC Oracle database; Windows 11 or greater compatibility; a Dean's switch with dual Flame Ionization Detectors capable of separating all 56 analytes within 48 minutes; a single-tube sampling model; programmable pneumatic controls; and operation on a 120-volt power supply. All equipment must be new and of current production, shipped FOB Destination Prepaid to Orsat at 1416 East Southmore Avenue, Pasadena, Texas 77502, with a minimum two-year warranty covering complete onsite coverage, parts, and labor from the date of acceptance and technical support available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time. Prospective bidders may submit written questions regarding specifications by March 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, with bids due on March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. All responses and bids must be submitted electronically to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov with the email subject line containing the solicitation number, company name, and due date and time.

No HUB Subcontracting Plan is required for this solicitation as no probable subcontracting opportunities were identified; however, if a respondent determines a need to subcontract, they must immediately inform TCEQ and submit a complete HUB Subcontracting Plan to be considered responsive. All bidders must possess a Federal Employers Identification Number (EIN) prior to receiving payment under any awarded contract and must comply with all TCEQ terms, conditions, and affirmations. Bidders certifying a Texas address qualify as Texas Bidders under 34 TAC Rule 20.32(68) and must certify they do not boycott Israel and are not listed entities engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations under applicable Texas Government Code sections. Bidders must comply with numerous state and federal requirements including antitrust laws, child support obligations, non-discrimination provisions, cybersecurity standards, and prohibitions on energy company boycotts, and must provide appropriate certifications and a Texas Identification Number System (TINS) number. Bid pricing must be quoted as FOB Destination, freight prepaid and allowed, and prices are requested to be firm for 30 days from bid opening. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.