Preventative Maintenance for BD Max Clinical Instrument for DSHS

The Texas Department of State Health Services is requesting bids for preventative maintenance services on one BD Max Clinical Instrument (tuberculosis testing, Serial Number CT3083) under solicitation HHS0017383, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. Bidders must hold current certification, training, and authorization from BD (Becton Dickinson) to perform maintenance on the BD Max system.

The scope encompasses routine preventative maintenance, emergency repair services, and technical support for the laboratory equipment. Bidders must submit a one-page narrative describing experience and qualifications relevant to the contract, a minimum of three verifiable references for contracts of similar size and scope completed within the last three years (with business name, point-of-contact information, service description, dates of performance, and prime/subcontractor designation), company information including years in business, office address, current staffing levels (permanent full-time and part-time employees), geographic operational limits, relevant industry certifications and licenses, and a minimum of two 24-hour emergency contacts.

Bidders must submit pricing on Exhibit C Pricing Sheet stating yearly cost for services, evidence of financial capability and solvency, Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit D (Bidder Reference Form), any Addendum Acknowledgement Forms if issued, and Form 4109 Application for Texas Identification Number when necessary. Bids are accepted in US Dollars only.

All contractors must affirm compliance with Texas Public Information Act, suspension and debarment status, E-Verify utilization, human trafficking prohibitions, cybersecurity training, conflicts of interest disclosures, prohibitions on boycotts of Israel and firearms industry, restrictions on abortion funding, COVID-19 vaccine requirements, and prohibitions on surveillance of state employees. Bidder offers must remain firm for 240 days from submission. All work products and intellectual property created under the contract are owned exclusively by DSHS. Contractor assumes full responsibility for indemnifying the state from all claims arising from contractor performance. An exhibit map and directions document is provided to facilitate site visits and assess service delivery logistics.