Semi-Automatic Sample Punch Instrument

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking to procure two Semi-Automated Sample Punch Instruments for routine CODIS lab operations of saliva and blood sample collection and analysis. The instruments must be compatible with sample collection paper formats, have a plate deck capacity of at least 96 samples, and include an integrated barcode reader. Bids are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on February 6, 2024, and the anticipated contract award date is February 13, 2024. The contract term is one year with potential extensions. Pricing requirements include submitting a mandatory pricing schedule, and payments will be made through direct deposit. The evaluation criteria focus on past vendor performance, with potential rejection of bids based on negative vendor performance history.

The state and local contract opportunity is open to vendors in Travis County and the City of Austin, Texas. The contract has a Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation goal of 21.1%, and vendors must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan detailing their efforts to subcontract portions of the work to Texas-certified HUBs. The solicitation does not mention any incumbent vendors or a budget range for the procurement.