Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017881
Texas DSHS Solicits Biomerieux-Compatible Lab Supplies for Food and Water Testing
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017881
NAICS
325413
The Texas Department of State Health Services is seeking bids for laboratory supplies to support statewide testing of food, water, dairy, and shellfish. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), HHS Purchasing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Biomerieux (primary OEM for instrument compatibility) - BIOBALL (reference materials, likely manufactured by bioMérieux or its subsidiaries) - Products/Services Requested: - VIDAS QC Test (Part #30706, Qty 20) - VIDAS Staphylococcus Enterotoxin Test Kit (Part #30705, Qty 12) - API Listeria Test System (Part #10300, Qty 10) - Bioball Salmonella enterica (Part #56044, Qty 15) - Bioball Enterobacter aerogenes (Part #56030, Qty 15) - Bioball Escherichia coli (Part #56035, Qty 15) - Bioball Psuedomonas aeruginosa (Part #56040, Qty 5) - BIOBALL L. MONOCYTOGENES GFP (Part #423941, Qty 5) - BIOBALL S. TYPHIMURIUM GFP (Part #423938, Qty 5) - BIOBALL E. COLI O157 GFP (Part #423939, Qty 5) - Zinc Dust (Part #70380, Qty 1) - 0.45% Saline 500 mL Bottles (Part #423719, Qty 2) - Shipping/Handling/Freight (estimated, Qty 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All products must be compatible with Biomerieux instruments and equipment - Supplies are for use in public health laboratories for regulatory and safety testing - Delivery is on an as-needed basis, supporting multiple districts and zones - Both HHSC and DSHS may utilize the resulting contract - Submission of specific forms and affirmations required - Estimated contract value: $45,000–$55,000
Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting bids for lab supplies used in testing food, water, dairy, and shellfish at the public health laboratory. The supplies are to be compatible with Biomerieux instruments and equipment and are detailed in the Exhibit C – Pricing sheet. Delivery of items will be on an as-needed basis as requested by the lab facility. The solicitation is posted by the Department of State Health Services and has an estimated value of $45,539.00.