WQP Water Testing

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids to establish a four-year contract for Water Quality Parameter (WQP) testing services at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (LFSSLC) located in Angelina County, Texas. The contractor will be required to perform a variety of water quality tests, including analysis of liquid metals, ions, and other water quality characteristics. Responses must include detailed pricing for the comprehensive list of required testing, as well as documentation demonstrating the bidder's financial capability, relevant experience, and capacity to fulfill the solicitation requirements. Bids are due by August 15, 2024, and the contract term will be from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2028, with an optional one-year extension. The evaluation will focus on the bidder's ability to meet the requirements, delivery performance, and price in order to provide the best value to the state.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, though it does note preferences for certain business types, such as service-disabled veteran-owned and environmentally-sensitive businesses. The historical spending for these services at the LFSSLC was approximately $28,510 from September 2021 through July 2024. There is no incumbent information provided, and the state does not guarantee any minimum quantities under the resulting contract.