HIV TEST KITS

The City of Austin is seeking bids to provide HIV test kits for the Austin Public Health Program. The contract will be for an initial term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to 4 additional 12-month periods. The test kits must be the Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo Test and the Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo Controls. Deliveries must be made within 14 calendar days of the order, and the City prefers invoices to be emailed. • The test kits will be used in low/medium-volume outreach settings, including mobile outreach vehicles and brick-and-mortar spaces. • The test kits must have a 99.9% sensitivity rating and provide results within 20 minutes. • The City requires the test kits to be CLIA-waived, allowing non-licensed clinical staff to perform testing services. • The test kits must have built-in quality controls to verify viability in various settings.