Skalar San ++ Continuous Analyzer

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. HHS0016958 for the purchase of a Skalar San++ Continuous Analyzer system designed to analyze water chemistry samples for regulatory compliance with EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The equipment procurement includes a San++ Classic modular holder with integrated electronics, random access autosampler, four specific analysis manifolds (cyanide, silica, nitrate+nitrite, and nitrate/nitrite detection), digital dual channel detector, a computer system with 27-inch monitor running Windows 11 LTSC, analyzer startup kit with one year of spare parts and consumables, two days of onsite installation and training, and shipping to the DSHS Lab Warehouse in Austin, Texas. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing on the required Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C) that is inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. The solicitation was posted to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) on January 12, 2026, with a questions and clarifications deadline of January 19, 2026, and responses due January 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is January 29, 2026, with an initial term ending August 31, 2026, and one optional one-year extension available at HHSC's sole discretion. Delivery must occur on time between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM at the specified location, with the vendor responsible for all additional charges including overtime and unloading fees. Past vendor performance will be evaluated through the Texas Comptroller's Vendor Performance Tracking System, and bidders with unfavorable reports, corrective action plans, or cancelled contracts within the previous 12 months may be rejected.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are mandated; however, a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is encouraged if subcontracting opportunities exist. All respondents must complete and submit the HHS Solicitation Affirmations form (Exhibit A) and comply with comprehensive state and federal requirements, including debarment and suspension status certification, E-Verify compliance, human trafficking prohibitions, cybersecurity training, child support obligations, and restrictions on abortion-related services funding. No incumbent contractor or current system integration requirements are specified in the solicitation documents. The historical spend guideline for similar equipment configurations ranges from $50,000 to $70,000 based on 2024 pricing data, provided as a reference only and not a guaranteed budget. Price adjustments may be permitted during the contract term at HHSC's sole discretion, correlated to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) or All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with possible adjustments for Federal Minimum Wage increases. All contracts are subject to appropriations and availability of funds, with no guarantee of volume or usage provided. Submissions may be made electronically through the HHS Online Bid Room or via alternative submission methods outlined in the solicitation package.