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

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Procurement and Contracting Services, is soliciting competitive bids for lead sample analysis services to support the Environmental Lead Investigators within the Blood Lead Surveillance Branch of the Department of State Health Services in Austin, Texas. The procurement, identified as IFB HHS0017054v3, seeks a contractor to perform laboratory testing for lead presence in environmental samples, requiring full accreditation through the National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP) and recognition by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The contract is fixed-price and will begin on September 1, 2026, with an initial term ending August 31, 2027, and includes a possible one-year extension at the agency’s discretion to ensure service continuity. Bidders must submit a complete response package including the mandatory Exhibit A (Solicitation Affirmations) and Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), as failure to do so will result in disqualification; Exhibit D (Qualifications Form) is highly recommended to avoid potential disqualification. All services must be performed on-site at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, TX, during standard business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, and the contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation required to fulfill the obligations outlined in Exhibit G (Scope of Work). The contractor is subject to stringent compliance and operational requirements, including maintaining professional liability, commercial automobile, and umbrella liability insurance each at a minimum of $1,000,000, and providing proof of bonding and insurance prior to contract execution. All personnel—including subcontractors—must pass comprehensive Texas Department of Public Safety criminal and sex offender background checks before accessing state property, and individuals with convictions related to fraud, child or adult abuse, or sex offenses are strictly prohibited from performing any work under the contract. Contractors must implement E-Verify for all employees performing duties in Texas, require company uniforms and identification badges for all staff on state premises, and adhere to Texas Administrative Code standards of conduct. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with invoices submitted monthly, referencing a valid contract or purchase order number and strictly based on the pricing specified in Exhibit C, which is all-inclusive. A valid 11-digit Texas Identification Number from the Texas Comptroller’s office is mandatory to receive payment. The award will be made based on best value to the state, considering past performance,