Simulation Mannikins

Texas Southern University's Procurement Services has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #717-26-739 for the acquisition of two adult, full-body, high-fidelity simulation mannikins intended for healthcare, nursing, and emergency response training purposes. The units must be multipurpose, programmable, and fully operational upon delivery, complete with all required accessories, software, and licensing. Successful bidders must provide a minimum two-year manufacturer warranty covering parts, labor, software functionality, and hardware defects, with extended warranty options of three to five years available, along with technical support featuring a maximum response time of 48 to 72 hours and on-site or virtual training of minimum four hours. The bid submission deadline is 11:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (extended from the original April 14, 2026 date), with bids to be delivered to Sceffers Ward at Mack O. Hannah Hall, Suite 333, 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, Texas 77004. Inquiries must have been submitted by March 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, and no pre-bid meeting or walkthrough is scheduled. Award will be made to the vendor offering the most advantageous proposition based on best value standards, with delivery required within 30 to 60 days of award on an FOB Destination Prepaid and Allowed basis, and firm pricing must be guaranteed for 90 days from the bid deadline.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular classes of organizations, though bidders are subject to standard compliance certifications including debarment status, tax compliance, immigration law compliance, and antitrust law adherence. All bids exceeding $100,000 must include a State of Texas House Bill 1295 Certificate for Interested Parties unless the bidder is a publicly traded company. The procurement documents do not reference any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation materials; however, given the requirement for high-fidelity simulation mannikins with comprehensive warranties and technical support for a state university healthcare training program, the contract value is anticipated to exceed $100,000. Texas Southern University reserves the right to award to multiple vendors, waive minor technical inconsistencies, terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice, or cancel with 10 days' notice if delivery specifications are not met. All information submitted is considered non-confidential and subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act following contract award.