HHS0017299 Cyanide Testing Supplies for DSHS Lab

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division, on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. HHS0017299 for the procurement of SimpleDist Tubes used in micro distillation cyanide testing. The solicitation, posted on April 30, 2026, requires bidders to submit responses by May 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with a questions and clarifications deadline of May 5, 2026. The procurement seeks pricing for two line items: 40 units of Item C8100C SimpleDist Tubes (100-pack) classified under NIGP Class 17553, and estimated shipping, handling, and freight costs classified under NIGP Class 96224 for one lot. All pricing must be submitted on the required Exhibit C Price Sheet as firm, fixed prices in US dollars for the contract life, with price adjustments permitted only at HHSC's discretion utilizing the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W or CPI-U) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Region VI, or based on federal minimum wage increases. The anticipated contract start date is May 15, 2026, with an initial term expiring August 31, 2026, and HHSC reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one additional year at its sole discretion. Award will be made to the bidder providing best value to the State based on the bidder's ability to meet requirements and delivery performance, not necessarily the lowest price. Bidders must submit completed and signed copies of Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Pages 1-14) and the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, with failure to submit either document resulting in bid disqualification; all submissions must be received by the specified deadline and no vendor meetings or site visits are specified.

The solicitation does not specify particular set-aside designations; however, bidders must comply with HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting plan requirements if subcontracting opportunities are identified, though submission is not mandatory. All respondents must certify compliance with comprehensive federal and state statutory requirements, including suspension and debarment status, child support obligations, human trafficking prohibitions, franchise tax compliance, E-Verify utilization for service contracts, and various policy-specific certifications related to abortion funding, gender reassignment procedures, cybersecurity training, artificial intelligence disclosure, and critical infrastructure protection. Respondents must also certify compliance with preferences for Texas-based vendors, products, and services where applicable and acknowledge obligations regarding public records disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. Vendors are responsible for all delivery costs and are subject to penalties for late delivery; deliveries must comply with specific labeling, carton, and pallet requirements. Payment will be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with invoices due monthly and subject to dispute procedures. The solicitation does not identify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration, nor does it specify an award value or budget range.