The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is seeking bids for a five-year contract for DNA extraction reagents for its newborn screening program. The contract will cover reagents for SCID and SMA screening. Bidders must adhere strictly to specifications, including brand names, make, and model numbers. Alternatives require adequate literature for evaluation. The submission deadline is July 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM CT. The contract is anticipated to start on September 1, 2026. Bids must include manufacturer, part number, description, unit size, unit cost, and total cost based on estimated annual quantities. Reagents must meet specific storage and stability requirements. The award will be made to the bidder offering the best value, not necessarily the lowest price.
Responses must be received by July 15, 2026, 10:30 am CT. Deliveries are to be made between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm on the date specified on the PO, excluding 11:00 am to noon.
Payment will be made in accordance with Chapter **** of the Texas Government Code (Texas Prompt Payment Act). Invoices must include the contract or purchase order number and detail the work completed.
Reagents must be stable and have an expiration date for a minimum of two years after receipt when stored under specified conditions (freezer at -20°C for master mix, refrigerator at 4°C for extraction buffer).
The award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, based on meeting or exceeding requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price.
Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required information and documentation to demonstrate they meet all requirements, possess the required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods.
HHSC reserves the right to purchase late items on an emergency basis and charge any resulting increase in price to the awarded vendor. Products delivered that fail to meet specifications or are not the actual items awarded may be rejected or returned at the vendor's expense.
Protest procedures are available as outlined in Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C.
Bids lacking adequate literature for alternative item evaluation, bids not conforming exactly to specifications, failure to comply with sole point of contact rules, or late responses may result in disqualification.
The historical spend for similar goods or services was $2,500,**** for the period 09/01/2025 to 11/03/2025.
