FTIR Spectrometers with ATR

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids under solicitation number 405-27R0002880 for the procurement and installation of FTIR Spectrometers with ATR for its Crime Laboratory Division. The scope of work requires the delivery and professional installation of spectrometer systems, including AR coated diamond crystals, optical bases, and specific power cords, at two separate locations in Austin and El Paso, Texas. The contract is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with a term of one year from the effective date, and awards will be based on the best value standard. Bidders must submit a three-volume response consisting of required contract forms, an information bid section with at least three similar project references, and a pricing response using a mandatory schedule. Compliance requires several state-mandated certifications, including disclosures regarding former state employees, foreign entity restrictions, and the Israel Boycott act. Additionally, any personnel with physical or logical access to the agency must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background investigation and complete DIR-certified cybersecurity training. The contract is governed by DPS Standard Terms and Conditions, which specify that title and risk of loss only transfer to the agency upon actual receipt and acceptance of the deliverables.