This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is for various laboratory testing supplies for the Department of State Health Services Laboratory. Bids are due June 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM CT. The estimated historical spend for similar goods is $201,486. 87. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with renewal options. Vendors must submit all required information and documentation. Late responses will be disqualified. HHSC reserves the right to reject any or all responses.
Responses must be received by June 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM CT.
Payment will be made in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices must include the contract or purchase order number and describe work completed.
Award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering bidder 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 ensure they meet all requirements, possess the required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods and/or services.
HHSC reserves the right to purchase late items on an emergency basis and charge any resulting increase in price to the awarded vendor. Vendor noncompliance or failure to timely correct a deficiency may result in delayed payment or nonpayment.
Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C provides a formal protest procedure.
Failure to comply with IFB instructions, submission requirements, or deadlines may result in disqualification. Including assumptions in a response could also lead to disqualification.
The estimated historical spend for the same or similar goods or services is $201,**** for the period 9/1/2024 thru 4/2/2026.