Spectrometer

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking to procure a Nicolet iS50 FTIR Advanced KBr Gold Spectrometer for their Calibration Laboratory Team through Request for Bid (RFB) Number 582-25-08954. The procurement spans Travis County and multiple Austin City jurisdictions, with a specific focus on replacing aging environmental testing equipment used to verify EPA Protocol Gas Standards for sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide, and carbon monoxide. The spectrometer must include a built-in diamond ATR, multiple spectral ranges, precise optical resolution, and compatibility with Nicolet Smart Accessories. Vendors must submit electronic bids to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov by May 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with all questions to be submitted by May 07, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. The equipment must be new, of current production, and delivered to TCEQ's Austin location within 75 calendar days of order receipt, with contact for clarification being Mark Guerrero at mark.guerrero@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-0689.

The solicitation includes several preference options for Texas bidders, including preferences for goods produced in Texas and services offered by Texas service-disabled veterans. Vendors must possess an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and be prepared to meet comprehensive warranty provisions, including a minimum one-year complete system coverage and a 5-year warranty for critical components. The procurement includes specific set-aside considerations that favor Texas-based businesses and service-disabled veterans. Payment terms are contingent upon successful testing within 45 days of installation, with payment to be made within 30 days after tests confirm specification compliance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement requires a high-precision scientific instrument valued at a significant investment, likely in the range of $50,000-$100,000. The successful vendor must provide both hardcopy and digital manuals containing detailed operational and maintenance instructions, and the spectrometer will be used to calibrate instrumentation and ensure data quality at air monitoring stations across the state.