Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017810
Phlebotomy and Courier Services for El Paso State Supported Living Center
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017810
NAICS
621399, 492210
This opportunity seeks vendors to provide phlebotomy and courier services for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (SSLC), managed by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC). - Government Buyer: - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - Sole point of contact: Vivian Harrison, CTCD, CTCM - Services Requested: - Phlebotomy services: Certified phlebotomy technicians to perform clinical specimen collection for SSLC residents - Courier services: Transport of specimens to the UMC laboratory, maintaining temperature zones and chain-of-custody - Service coverage: 3 phlebotomists, Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with weekend on-call hours - Response times: Routine within 2 hours; STAT within 15 minutes to 1 hour - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience and provide three references - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credentials required - Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA standards - Place of business must be within 25 miles of El Paso SSLC - Documentation of financial capability and completed forms required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified service providers - Estimated contract value: $38,400 - Contract is open to both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Period of performance: Initial 12-month term with possible one-year extension
Description
This solicitation is for the provision of phlebotomy and courier services for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (SSLC). The contract will be administered by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC). The scope includes phlebotomy services and courier delivery to the lab. The estimated contract value is $38,400.00, and the contract requires dual CTCD/CTCM certification. The response deadline is August 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.