Service and Maintenance for Cyanide/Silica Analyze

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for service and maintenance of a cyanide/silica analyzer testing instrument. The services are to be performed at the DSHS Laboratory Building, Room 621, in Austin, Texas, which is located within Travis County and multiple jurisdictions of the City of Austin. The selected vendor must provide one scheduled preventative maintenance visit, one emergency on-site service visit within 3 business days, routine maintenance and verification, remote technical support, and any necessary repairs or part replacements using factory-certified parts. The vendor must be a manufacturer-trained service engineer to maintain equipment warranties and provide calibration and certification documentation to maintain regulatory compliance. The contract term is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with up to four one-year renewal options. Bids are due by June 10, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time.

The solicitation encourages, but does not require, Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting. The current service provider and contract details are not disclosed. The IFB does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to the awarded contractor(s), and HHSC will not be obligated to select the lowest priced response, but will make an award to the bidder providing the best value. Pricing details and budget ranges are not provided in the information given.