Ozone Precursor Systems

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), specifically the Air Monitoring Division, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Ozone Precursor Monitoring System procurement covering Harris County. The solicitation (Bid Number 582-25-07888) seeks to acquire two units of a Thermal Desorption Automated Gas Chromatograph with Flame Ionization Detection (TD/AutoGC/FID) system designed to monitor 56 target volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in ambient air. The system must meet specific technical requirements, including compatibility with existing TCEQ data systems like LEADS and AutoGC Oracle database, and must have a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal reference or equivalent method designation for Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS). Key deliverables include the primary Ozone Precursor System (equivalent to the PerkinElmer 100TD model), accompanying software kit (TOTALCHROM), Dell PC, Dell Monitor, Gas Generator, Receiver Tank, and Air Generator. The bid is due on March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with electronic submissions accepted at TCEQbid@tceq.texas.gov. Vendors must provide a minimum two-year warranty covering onsite parts and labor, two sets of manuals, and technical support during standard business hours.

The procurement includes specific provisions favoring Texas-based businesses, with preferences for goods produced in Texas or by Texas veterans. Bidders must possess an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and comply with several certification requirements, including not boycotting Israel and not being listed as a company doing business with restricted entities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly detailed, the bid emphasizes state procurement preferences. The total procurement appears to be focused on replacing or expanding existing environmental monitoring infrastructure, with an estimated budget covering two complete system sets, associated hardware, and support equipment. The TCEQ reserves the right to adjust line items and quantities based on agency requirements. An alternate contact, Mark Guerrero, is available for bid specification clarifications, and the agency maintains strict protocols for bid amendments, requiring written approval for any modifications to the original solicitation terms.