IFB 739-SL3809803 Optical Supplies

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is soliciting bids for the delivery of optical supplies under Invitation for Bid IFB 739-SL3809803, with submissions due by 4:30 PM Central Time on July 17, 2026. The procurement, identified by NAICS code 423460, requires the supply of specific optical components including Smoke Titmas SC900 and Titmus 70F frames in smoke gray and black, solid tint lenses, detachable sideshields, roll and polish edging, adjustable nosepieces for SC900, and single, bi-focal, and tri-focal plastic scratch-resistant lenses, along with associated hardware such as temples and screws. All items must be new, unused, and in first-class condition, with packaging suitable for shipment and storage. Electrical components must comply with OSHA standards and carry UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. Bids must be submitted through the TechBid system or mailed to the designated Lubbock office, signed by an authorized representative, and cannot be accepted if late or unsigned. Pricing must be quoted on a per-unit basis with F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed terms, and any alternative shipping terms must clearly indicate cost allocation. Bidders must provide manufacturer details, three client references, and ensure bids remain valid for at least 90 days post-deadline. Award will be determined based on the best interest of TTUHSC, weighing cost, reputation, quality, needs fulfillment, past relationship with the agency, and long-term cost, with no specified weights. HUB and disability compliance are mandatory pass/fail criteria; failure to meet these renders a bid non-responsive. Contractors must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or listed under federal or state prohibitions, including the 2019 and 2021 NDAA Sections 889 and 1260H, and are not owned by entities on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list. Texas-specific certifications include compliance with child support obligations under Texas Family Code § 231.006, eligibility under Texas Government Code § 2155.004, and being current with the Texas Comptroller’s office. Contracts are subject to termination if federal or state funds are unavailable, and TTUHSC reserves the right to purchase elsewhere at the defaulting supplier’s expense if delivery fails