COLILERT REAGENT AND WATER BOTTLES

The Texas Department of State Health Services is soliciting competitive bids for the supply of COLILERT reagent and water bottles used to test water samples from local cities and small businesses across Texas. The solicitation, identified as HHS0017459, was posted on June 16, 2026, with responses due by July 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time. The procurement is targeted at ensuring consistent access to reliable testing materials for monitoring water quality and public health, with all deliveries and performance expected to occur within the state of Texas. The contract will support ongoing environmental and sanitation efforts by providing essential laboratory reagents and containers for coliform and E. coli detection in drinking and recreational water sources. All bids must be submitted through the Texas SmartBuy portal, and inquiries should be directed to Gustavo Chamorro, the primary point of contact, via email at Gustavo.chamorro@hhs.texas.gov or by phone at 512-406-2630. This solicitation does not specify any set-aside preferences or NAICS codes, and it is open to eligible vendors regardless of business size or classification. The equipment and reagents must meet the required specifications for accuracy and compliance with state water testing protocols. Vendors are expected to supply consistent, high-quality materials to ensure uninterrupted testing operations across multiple jurisdictions within Texas.