Latest US List Hygiene Contracts & Bids

The statement of work (SOW) has been amended to correct the period of performance, changing it from April 1, 2025 to October 1, 2025. The personnel requirements have also been clarified, removing the specific requirement for 5 years of experience for all personnel, and instead stating that most positions require substantial experience. The updated SOW clarifies the performance period as a 1-year base period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, plus up to two 1-year ordering periods, with an ultimate contract completion date of September 30, 2028.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) is soliciting bids for personal hygiene and grooming products. Responses must include required documentation (execution of response, price sheet, samples, respondent information, preferences, insurance statement, self-insured retention certification, manufacturers price list, descriptive literature, signed addenda). The response must be submitted electronically (preferred) or via hard copy by 1:30 PM Central Time on May 25, 2022. The solicitation is composed of two parts: Part A (special instructions) and Part B (general instructions and contract terms). Part A instructions prevail in case of conflict. Addenda or amendments to either part control over the original versions. The contract term is from the effective date to August 31, 2026, with renewal options. Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive, fixed prices. Price adjustments are possible based on manufacturer price list increases. Delivery locations include Beeville, TX, Huntsville, TX, and Snyder, TX. Delivery must occur within 30 days after receipt of order. Security procedures are required for deliveries to correctional facilities. Purchase orders must be issued through the Texas Smartbuy online ordering system. CPA may waive minor or immaterial requirements. Responses not conforming to the solicitation requirements in any material respect will be disqualified. The respondent bears the burden of establishing ability, capacity, and skill to perform the contract. CPA will determine best value for the state. Different line items may be awarded to different vendors.

This justification document approves a sole-source contract with Rigaku Americas Corporation for the continuation of a service agreement for the Rigaku SMA1T lab equipment. The contract covers annual maintenance, updates, and repairs for the Rigaku XRD system. The justification cites FAR **** as the statutory authority for the sole-source acquisition. Rigaku is the only vendor capable of providing the required service due to the highly technical nature of the instrumentation and proprietary software. Market research was conducted, and no other vendors were identified. The contracting officer determined the anticipated price to be fair and reasonable, comparing it to a previous purchase order (****) and the government's IGCE.

The Oregon Institute of Technology is seeking quotes for dental hygiene student instrument kits. The deadline for submission is June 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. All quotes are binding for 60 calendar days. Quotes must include detailed descriptions of items, prices (including shipping F. O. B. destination), warranty information, and estimated delivery time. Evaluation will consider company experience, staff experience, price, references, and proposal timeline. Quoters must submit a completed Oregon Institute of Technology certification form. All kits must arrive at the destination by September 12, 2025. The instrument kits must be loaded into cassettes, laser marked, and color-coded. The university reserves the right to break up the award to vendors for individual items.