Service and Maintenance for Cyanide/Silica Analyze

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for service and maintenance of a Cyanide/Silica Analyzer testing instrument located at the DSHS Laboratory Building in Austin, Texas. The successful bidder will be required to provide an annual service agreement that includes one scheduled preventative maintenance visit, one emergency on-site service visit within 3 business days, routine maintenance and verification, technical support, and replacement of any necessary parts. The contract will have an initial term of one year from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with up to four one-year renewal options. Bidders must demonstrate experience and qualifications, submit a completed Pricing Sheet, Bidder Reference Form, and meet other requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded to the bidder that provides the best value to the state based on meeting the requirements, performance delivery, and price.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The identity of the current incumbent contractor is not provided. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated contract value or budget range, but note that HHSC does not guarantee any minimum order volume or compensation under the contract, which will be funded through state appropriations.