Dual Channel Canister

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Air Monitoring Division issued Request for Bid (RFB) 582-26-16092 for the procurement of one Canister Sampler, Two Channel, Automated unit, specified as an ATEC Model 2200-22 or equivalent. The equipment must be a microprocessor-controlled dual-channel sampler capable of collecting whole ambient air samples into evacuated six-liter canisters over a 24-hour period, featuring an SVGA color touchscreen display, two independent collection channels with individual mass flow controllers, analog outputs, a pressure gauge, and AC power capability at 115 volts and 60 Hz. The system must be programmable for recurring automated 24-hour sample collection over a six-day collection cycle and include active sample line purge, manual and automated leak checks, and real-time editing capabilities. All equipment must be new, current production items with manufacturer's standard parts and accessories, delivered within 120 calendar days after receipt of order, and must meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method TO-15 requirements for cleanliness levels of less than 0.2 parts per billion by volume. Warranty must provide complete onsite coverage including parts and labor for a minimum of two years from the date of acceptance, and technical support must be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time via telephone and electronic mail. The bid was posted on March 20, 2026, with questions due by March 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST and bids due on March 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Prospective bidders must submit responses electronically to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov with the solicitation number, company name, and due date and time in the email subject line, with the destination for delivery being TCEQ, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Austin, TX 78753.

No HUB Subcontracting Plan is required for this procurement, as TCEQ determined no probable subcontracting opportunities exist for this contract; however, if the selected contractor identifies a need to subcontract, prior written approval from TCEQ is mandatory. All bidders must provide a Federal Employers Identification Number (EIN) and Vendor ID Number prior to payment processing, and those claiming Texas Bidder status must meet the qualifications defined in 34 TAC Rule 20.32(68). By submitting a bid, vendors must certify compliance with all TCEQ terms and conditions, confirm they do not boycott Israel, and attest they are not listed as engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations under applicable Texas Government Code sections. Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring their complete electronic submission is received by TCEQ before the stated deadline. Bid prices must be firm for 30 days from the bid opening date, quoted on an F.O.B. destination freight prepaid basis, and must exclude state sales tax and federal excise tax. TCEQ reserves the right to award the contract based on low line item bids, low total bids, or any combination serving the state's best interests, with the contract potentially extended up to three months at TCEQ's discretion. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.