Qualitative Respirator Fit Tests

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking a proposal from qualified respondents to provide comprehensive statewide screening services that follow OSHA standards to TDA inspectors. The goal of this solicitation is to obtain services from a contractor who will conduct statewide tests following OSHA standards. The contractor will provide respirator medical evaluation and fit testing, qualitative respirator fit testing, pulmonary function testing, and respirator physicals. The contractor must be able to perform these services throughout the State of Texas, specifically in cities such as Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, College Station, San Juan, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, El Paso, and Amarillo. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing a list of addresses and phone numbers for locations where services can be performed • Delivering testing results in a secured digital or electronic format • Maintaining records and providing reports as requested by TDA • Ensuring confidentiality of all information obtained from TDA • Complying with HIPAA regulations and other applicable laws related to Protected Health Information (PHI) • Adhering to the Texas Department of Information Resources’ (DIR) Information Resources Security and Risk Management Policy, Standards, and Guidelines