HHS0017147 Various laboratory testing supplies

This contract, issued under solicitation number HHS0017147 by the Department of State Health Services in Texas, seeks bids for various laboratory testing supplies essential to the operations of the State Health Services Laboratory. The solicitation, posted on June 4, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026, is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and falls under NAICS code 423450. Bidders must provide firm, fixed unit prices for listed items such as polystyrene petri plates, sterile serological pipets, centrifuge tubes, cotton-tipped applicators, and tongue depressors, with pricing submitted exclusively through Exhibit C, the official Pricing Sheet. Quantities indicated are estimates only and do not guarantee purchase volumes. The contract term begins September 1, 2026, and expires August 31, 2027, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods and a potential one-year extension for continuity purposes. All deliveries must occur between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM on scheduled dates, excluding the window from 11:00 AM to noon, and vendors must coordinate appointments through the designated Point of Contact. Packaging and labeling requirements mandate that outer cartons clearly display the description of contents, agency purchase order number, and quantity per carton; pallets must be shrink wrapped and labeled, with strict adherence to shipping regulations for hazardous materials. Products must meet exact specifications and cannot include reworked items, seconds, or previously refused goods; substitutions require prior written approval and must match or exceed original specifications at no additional cost. Vendors must comply with extensive legal, operational, and administrative conditions governed by the laws of the State of Texas, including adherence to federal anti-discrimination statutes, E-Verify enrollment for employment eligibility verification, and maintenance of all necessary state and federal permits and licenses. Contractors are required to indemnify the State against liabilities, maintain records subject to audit, and ensure confidentiality of information related to the contract. The contractor must also comply with prohibition on non-compete restrictions, avoid any suspension or debarment status listed in SAM or the Texas Debarred Vendor List, and ensure all representatives, subcontractors, and employees adhere to affirmative representations. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, requiring monthly invoicing with detailed descriptions aligned to the Scope of Work and Exhibit C pricing, and all entities must possess