The Department of State Health Services needing National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST) Traceable Calibration of Mammography and X- Ray radiation evaluation equipment in Austin Tx. - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission ( HHSC) is an agency within the Texas Health and Human Services ( HHS) system. The Procurement and Contracting Services ( PCS) division of HHSC administers IFBs for HHS.
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for the calibration of mammography and X-ray radiation evaluation equipment in Austin, TX. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response with all required information. The procurement schedule is subject to change, and HHSC reserves the right to modify dates. Responses must be received by October 30, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The contract term will begin on the date the contract is issued and expire based on the schedule for delivery of services or by the date or delivery days after receipt of order provided by the bidder. The initial contract term will begin on the date of award and expire August 31, 2026. HHSC may extend the term for up to one year. The sole point of contact for inquiries is David Martinez. Prices offered must be firm, fixed prices for the life of the contract. The contractor must provide 24-hour contact information. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws. The contractor must have a national institute of standards and technology nist andor physikalischtechnische bundesanstalt ptb certification for calibrations of radiation detection instruments. The contractor must provide a minimum of three verifiable references. The contractor must provide a written corrective action plan if required. The contractor must provide a written report detailing the performance issues and resolution. The contractor must submit invoices for services performed on a monthly basis. The contractor must maintain the required insurance during the initial contract term and any renewal or extension period exercised. The contractor must provide and maintain all insurance coverage with the minimum amounts described throughout the life of the contract. The contractor must provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the health and human services commission in all policies. The contractor must obtain, pay for and maintain professional liability errors and omissions insurance during the contract term, insuring contractor for an amount of not less than 1,000,000. The contractor must obtain, pay for and maintain umbrella liability insurance during the contract term, insuring contractor for not less than 1,000,000. The contractor must submit a form ****, certificate of interested parties, to the state agency at the time the business entity is notified it is a potential awardee or at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the agency.
The units should be returned within 10 working days unless the department is notified of a delay.
Payment will be billed to the Department of State Health Services, DSHS, and the breakdown format is up to the vendor.
The award will be made to the bidder whose response offers the best value to the state based on all factors considered, including price.
The bidder must have relevant experience required for the performance of the services as outlined in this ifb. The minimum experience required is two 2 years.
The contractors noncompliance or failure to timely correct the deficiency may result in delayed payment or nonpayment as determined by the hhs agency.
The responses to questions or clarifications must be received by October 16, 2025, 12:00 PM noon.
The historical spend for the same or similar services is $24,**** for the period of December 16, 2024, to August 31, 2025.