YSI EXO1 Sondes

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 802-25-58440) for the procurement of two YSI EXO1 Sonde multiparameter water quality monitoring systems. Each system requires complete configuration, including EXO Conductivity/Temperature Sensors, pH Sensor Assemblies, Optical D.O. Sensors, 10-meter Field Cables, and EXO Handheld Displays. The procurement is structured as an all-or-none award basis, with one system to be delivered to San Marcos, TX, and the second to Tyler, TX. The bid opening is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the contract commencing upon issuance and automatically expiring upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD. All equipment must be new, with no remanufactured or "gray market" items permitted, and must include the manufacturer's standard warranty. Pricing must be FOB destination and include all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, and delivery fees.

The solicitation is designated as a proprietary purchase under Texas Government Code Section 2155.067 and is restricted to qualified Texas bidders as defined in Title 34 TAC Rule 20.32(68). The procurement includes preferences for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) certified by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Competing vendors must be prepared to provide detailed product specifications and demonstrate how they will meet the technical requirements of the solicitation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must submit unit pricing for two complete systems. The procurement emphasizes the importance of meeting exact specifications, with an expectation that bidders can fully satisfy the technical requirements for these specialized water quality monitoring devices. Vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their product's capabilities and compliance with the detailed technical specifications outlined in the IFB.