Scientific Expertise and Research Services

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking scientific expertise and research services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number 582-26-00024. The procurement aims to secure contractors specialized in toxicological, modeling, risk assessment, and epidemiological analyses to support TCEQ's mission of protecting public health and natural resources. Contractors will be required to develop scientific methods for determining chemical risk, establishing safe chemical levels in the environment, and evaluating scientific assessments from other agencies. Key deliverables include comprehensive research work plans, work order budgets, and scientific analyses across various personnel categories such as Program Manager, Project Manager, Senior Scientist, Junior Scientist, Research Associate, and Contract Manager. The solicitation requires contractors to provide fully loaded, firm fixed hourly labor rates and comply with federal grant regulations. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 08/13/2025 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Central Time, with proposal responses due on 09/19/2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time.

The contract will be funded with federal EPA funds and has a maximum TCEQ obligation of $1,500,000.00, with a contract period running from 09/01/2025 to 08/31/2029 and potential renewal options. No specific subcontracting opportunities have been identified, and a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is not required for this solicitation. Contractors must adhere to federal non-discrimination requirements and comply with all associated federal grant regulations. Direct costs for work plans, work order budgets, and approved travel expenses will be reimbursable by TCEQ. The contract's pricing structure is based on fully loaded, firm fixed hourly labor rates across different scientific and managerial personnel categories, with pre-approved direct costs subject to reimbursement. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate extensive scientific expertise, particularly in risk assessment, toxicology, and environmental modeling, to be competitive in this procurement.