HHSC on behalf of DSHS is seeking bids for labware maintenance and operations (M&O) and Texas Laboratory Online (TLO) integration services. The contract term is three years with two one-year extension options. Historical compensation for similar contracts was approximately $407,**** per state fiscal year. Responses are due August 7, 2026. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering narrative proposal, qualifications and experience, technical proposal, and cost. Respondents must be authorized to do business in Texas and provide financial information. Confidential information must be marked and a separate public information act copy submitted.
Responses are due August 7, 2026, by 10:30 am Central Time. Responses must be received by hhsc by the central time deadline.
The award will be made to the respondent that provides the best value to the state of Texas, based on a weighted evaluation of narrative proposal (20%), qualifications and experience (35%), technical proposal (15%), and cost (30%). The final selection for award will be based on best value, as determined by this section.
Respondents must have been in business for at least five years or have principals with equivalent experience, be financially solvent, and submit all required documents. Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Failure to submit all required documents, meet minimum qualifications, or comply with submission instructions may result in disqualification. Failure to meet the minimum qualifications section 4. 2. 2, will result in the disqualification of the solicitation response.
Historical compensation for similar contracts has been approximately $407,**** per state fiscal year. Historical compensation under contracts with similar scope and size to this solicitation has been approximately 407,**** per state fiscal year.
