Procurement for a mass spectrometer for DSHS lab. Includes mainframe, installation kit, scroll pump, extractor lens, on-site installation, and training. Warranty is 12 months from acceptance, consumables 90 days. Bid submission deadline is June 26, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. Questions deadline is June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM CT. Award will be based on best value to the state, considering meeting requirements, ability to perform, and price. Responses must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * or through the HHS Online Bid Room. Hard copy responses on USB drive are also accepted.
Responses to this IFB must be received by June 26, 2026, 10:30 am CT. esponses to this ifb must be received june 26, 2026, 10:30 am
Payment will be made in accordance with the pricing provided on Exhibit C. The pricing is considered all-inclusive. payment will be made by the hhs agency in accordance with the pricing provided on exhibit c pricing sheet.
The warranty is 12 months from the date of acceptance, and consumables are warranted for 90 days. warranty: 12 months from date of acceptance, consumables warranted 90 days
Award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering meeting or exceeding requirements, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price. hhsc shall not be obligated to select the bidder with the lowest price but shall make an award to the bidder who provides the best value to the state of texas.
Bidders must submit a comprehensive response that includes all required information and documentation to ensure they meet all requirements, possess the required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods and/or services. o ensure the bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications, and has the capacity to provide the goods andor services described in this ifb.
The document does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance, but mentions that failure to correct deficiencies may result in delayed payment or nonpayment. he contractors noncompliance or failure to timely correct the deficiency may result in delayedpayment or nonpayment as determined by the hhs agency.
The document mentions a formal protest procedure for aggrieved bidders, but does not specify a deadline for challenges. exas administrative code, title 1, part 15, chapter 391, subchapter c provides a formalprotest procedure to be used by any bidder who is allegedly aggrieved in connection with theifb, evaluation, or award of a contract by hhsc.
Risks include failure to submit required information, not meeting minimum requirements, submitting exceptions, not adhering to the sole point of contact rule, late submissions, and failure to comply with public information act requirements. failure to comply with these instructions or the submission requirements may result indisqualification of the response.