Description
The Statewide Procurement Division of the Texas Comptroller is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to acquire a broad range of proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies for the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife. The award will be a statewide contract administered through the Texas SmartBuy online ordering system, with firm‑price terms, mandatory price‑sheet submission, and provisions for price adjustments, insurance, and delivery. The initial contract term runs until 31 Oct 2027 with up to three renewal options extending the agreement through 2029. Vendors must meet insurance minimums, provide manufacturer price lists, and comply with strict submission requirements (electronic preferred).
• Scope: Proprietary laboratory instruments, reagents, chromatography supplies, DNA/RNA kits, electrophoresis materials, and related consumables (NIGP codes 17513‑17574, 19348‑19384).
• Customers: Texas DPS and Texas TPWD (statewide distribution across 25 highway districts).
• Contract term: 1 year initial, with three optional one‑year renewals (potential total of 4 years).
• Value: Estimated total contract value $13 million.
• Pricing: Firm, all‑inclusive prices; 1.5 % SmartBuy administrative fee; price‑adjustment mechanisms (manufacturer list, PPI, tariffs).
• Submission: Electronic preferred to [email protected]; mandatory price sheet (XML preferred); deadline 1:30 PM CT on 20 Oct 2026.
• Evaluation: Best‑value based on price, compliance, and risk of non‑performance; awards may be split by line item.
• Key requirements: Insurance statements, mandatory price sheet, confidentiality markings, no assumptions, and adherence to Texas Public Information Act.