Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017459

Texas Health and Human Services Solicits IDEXX Colilert Reagents and Water Bottles for Water Testing

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), is seeking bids for Colilert reagents and water bottles to support water quality testing across Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), South Texas Lab - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - OEMs and Vendors: - IDEXX Laboratories is the primary OEM for Colilert reagents and water bottles (as indicated by part numbers and product descriptions) - Products/Services Requested: - Colilert Reagents (Part #WP200, #WP200-18, #WP200I, #WP200I-18): - 40 kits each of #WP200 and #WP200-18 (10 quarterly) - Gamma irradiated versions also referenced (IDEXX #WP200I, #WP200I-18) - Water Bottles/Vessels (Part #WP120ST, #WV120ST-200): - 80 kits of #WP120ST (20 kits quarterly) - 120ml vessel with sodium thiosulfate, 200-pack (IDEXX #WV120ST-200) - Colilert Presence/Absence Test (Part #WP104, #WP104 COLI P/A COMPARATOR): - 2 units (1 every 6 months) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Products must be suitable for bacteriological water analysis to detect total coliforms and E. coli - Both DSHS and HHSC will utilize the resulting contract - Quarterly delivery schedule under a standing order - Estimated historical spend for similar goods is $70,050 to $90,000 - Strict adherence to submission instructions and documentation required - Contract includes multiple renewal options and possible extension for continuity of service

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for COLILERT reagent and water bottles needed for testing water samples from local cities and small businesses in Texas. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. The solicitation includes detailed instructions for submission and requires bidders to submit a comprehensive response including all required documentation. The estimated historical spend for similar goods was between $70,050.00 to $90,000.00 for FY 2025.

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