Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0016959v2

Texas HHS Solicits QIAGEN Digital PCR and DNA Extraction Systems with Installation

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking bids for advanced laboratory equipment to enhance microorganism detection and sequencing capabilities: - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - OEMs and Vendors: - QIAGEN GmbH is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer for all major systems - Products/Services Requested: - Digital PCR Instrument: EZ2 Connect MDx System (Part #318601) - QIAcuity Four Digital PCR System (Part #911045) - QIAgility HEPA/UV System (Part #9003161) - Installation and qualification services (IQ/OQ) for all systems (Part #9245575, #9241771, #9245414) - Quantities: - 1 unit each of EZ2 Connect MDx, QIAcuity Four, and QIAgility HEPA/UV systems - 1 set of installation and IQ/OQ services per system - Notable Requirements: - Only bids for the exact specified QIAGEN brand, make, and model numbers will be considered - Equipment must support detection of carbapenem-resistant bacteria and nucleic acid extraction for PCR and whole genome sequencing - Compliance with CDC grant requirements and Texas Government Code 2155.067 statutory exemption - Both HHSC and DSHS are authorized users of the resulting contract - Firm fixed pricing and mandatory submission of required forms and pricing sheets - Estimated contract value: $100,000 to $200,000 - Place of performance: Texas Department of State Health Services laboratory

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for a Digital PCR Instrument along with a DNA Extractor. The equipment is intended for detection and identification of microorganisms such as Carbapenems resistant bacteria, which cause high morbidity and mortality. The system will also be used for extraction of nucleic acids from these bacteria for downstream processes such as PCR and whole genome sequencing, as required by CDC grant requirements. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation.

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