Lead Sample Analysis Services for the Department of State Health Services Laboratory located in Austin, TX.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), through its Procurement and Contracting Services division, is seeking competitive bids for lead sample analysis services to support the Blood Lead Surveillance Program of the Department of State Health Services in Austin, Texas. This Invitation for Bids (IFB HHS0017054) is open to all qualified respondents and will result in a contract that both HHSC and DSHS may utilize. The solicitation, posted on May 21, 2026, requires responses to be submitted by June 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, with late submissions automatically disqualified. The contract is anticipated to commence on September 1, 2026, and will have an initial term ending August 31, 2027, with the possibility of two one-year renewals and a one-year extension at the agency’s discretion. Services are to be performed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, with after-hours work requiring prior written approval and billed at agreed-upon rates. All work must be conducted in compliance with the detailed Scope of Work in Exhibit G, requiring the contractor to supply all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform lead sample analysis, including proper waste disposal and site cleanup. Key personnel must pass comprehensive Texas Department of Public Safety criminal and sex offender background checks covering the past seven years, and individuals with convictions for fraud, child or adult abuse, or sex offenses are strictly prohibited from performing work under the contract; those with misdemeanor convictions require prior agency approval. The contractor must utilize the federal E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility for all personnel working under the contract and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including occupational safety and immigration regulations. The award will be determined based on the best value to the State of Texas, evaluating price, ability to perform, past vendor performance, and adherence to specifications—not necessarily the lowest bid. All pricing must be submitted via Exhibit C, the Pricing Sheet, and no additional costs—including travel, per diem, equipment, office space, or phone calls—will be reimbursed. Invoices must be submitted monthly, include the contract or purchase order number and detailed service descriptions, and require HHS Agency confirmation of satisfactory completion before payment. The contractor must possess an 11-digit Texas Identification Number and submit Form 4109 as part of the bid. All