Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017229

Annual Preventative Maintenance for Qiagen EZ1 Extraction Instruments at Texas DSHS Laboratory

This opportunity is for an annual preventative maintenance contract for Qiagen EZ1 Extraction Instruments at the Texas Department of State Health Services Laboratory in Austin, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - OEM Highlight: - Qiagen is the specified and required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Vendors/Service Providers: - Only vendors with factory-trained and accredited service engineers for Qiagen equipment are eligible - Products/Services Requested: - Annual full service maintenance plan for two Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL instruments (part number: Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL) - Includes preventive maintenance, on-demand repairs, telephone and remote support, parts replacement, and labor - Service coverage: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CT, with 24/7 technical call center support - Emergency response required within 24 hours of notification - Minor adjustment call-back services and possible work on state holidays at no additional cost - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strictly brand-specific: Only Qiagen-branded services for Qiagen EZ1 Extraction Instruments will be accepted - Subcontracting is prohibited; all work must be performed by the awarded vendor's factory-trained staff - Bidders must provide certifications, experience summaries, and references - Compliance with Texas state laws and performance standards is mandatory - Both HHSC and DSHS may utilize the resulting contract

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for an annual preventative maintenance plan for Qiagen EZ1 Extraction Instruments for the Texas Department of State Health Services Laboratory in Austin, Texas. The solicitation requires bids to conform exactly to the specifications, including proposing only the specified brand name(s), make, and model number(s). The contract will be available for use by both HHSC and DSHS. The procurement is conducted under Texas Government Code Section 2155.067 and 2156.063.

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