Atlantic® readydisk HC-C18

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division, on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is soliciting competitive sealed bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Atlantic ReadyDisk HC-C18 solid phase extraction (SPE) disks used in drinking water testing under EPA methods 525.2 and 508.1. The specific deliverable is the Atlantic ReadyDisk HC-C18 (part number 47-6006), supplied in packages containing 24 pre-assembled disks in disposable holders organized into eight sealed plastic sleeves, with an estimated quantity of 100 packages required. Bidders must submit completed HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A) and a Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C) with firm, fixed unit pricing per package plus separate pricing for shipping, handling, and associated fees; failure to submit either document results in automatic disqualification. The questions and clarifications deadline was February 4, 2026, with responses posted as an addendum on February 5, 2026; bids must be submitted by February 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time through the HHS Online Bid Room or in-person delivery to the PCS office at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas. The initial contract term runs from the award date through August 31, 2026, with a one-year extension option available at HHSC's sole discretion, and the anticipated contract start date is February 13, 2026. All labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses must be included in unit pricing, with price adjustments permitted only at HHSC's sole discretion based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index; the contractor bears all delivery costs and must schedule deliveries between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on the specified purchase order date.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions; however, all bidders must comply with extensive certification requirements including debarment and suspension status verification, franchise tax compliance, human trafficking prohibitions, child support obligation certifications, E-Verify employment verification, buy Texas preferences, cybersecurity training, and prohibitions on boycotting Israel or energy companies. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information is specified in the available documentation. The historical monetary value for fiscal year 2025 for the same or similar goods is estimated between $40,000 and $90,000, provided as a guideline only and not representing guaranteed volumes or quantities. Bidders are required to maintain comprehensive records for a minimum of seven years following contract expiration and submit to audits by HHSC, the state auditor, and federal authorities. The contract is subject to appropriations and fund availability, with no guarantee of volume, usage, or compensation provided, and HHSC retains the right to terminate for convenience at any time or for cause upon material breach or misrepresentation.