PM for Bladder Scanners

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking a contractor to provide preventive maintenance, calibration, testing, and repair services for six bladder scanners located at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center. The specific equipment includes four Medline BioCon MDSB 500 and two Medline BioCon 750 models. Bidders must have Certified Biomedical Equipment Technicians (CBETs) and demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience in medical equipment maintenance. The solicitation (Event ID HHS0015672v2) requires comprehensive documentation, including a detailed Bidder Reference Form with three verifiable references from similar contracts completed within the past three years. Key evaluation criteria include operational capacity, customer service capabilities, order fulfillment, and product handling. The solicitation was posted on March 10, 2025, with questions due by March 17, 2025, and final responses required by March 25, 2025. The initial contract term will run from the award date through August 31, 2025, with options for up to three additional one-year renewals through August 31, 2028.

While no specific set-aside designations are mandatory for this procurement, the solicitation includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation considerations. Vendors must comply with extensive requirements, including maintaining multiple insurance coverages such as workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability insurance. The contract allows for potential annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and requires firm, fixed pricing throughout the contract duration. Bidders must complete comprehensive affirmations covering 61 detailed requirements, including compliance with state and federal regulations, cybersecurity training, and various ethical standards. Financial requirements include demonstrating operational and financial capability to perform the required services. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract involves maintenance and repair services for specialized medical equipment at a state-supported living center. Contractors will be subject to performance monitoring, with HHSC retaining the right to evaluate vendor performance and potentially terminate the contract for non-performance.