Membrane Filters

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 582-27-20191 for the procurement of 60 packages of replacement membrane filters for use at agency-owned air monitoring stations. These filters are essential for collecting air monitoring data required by 40 CFR Part 58 for the US Environmental Protection Agency. The required filters must be hydrophobic Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), chemically inert, and meet specific technical standards, including a 170 micron thickness, 5.0 micron pore size, 47 mm diameter, and 60 percent porosity, with a plain white smooth surface and an air flow rate of 9 liters per min centimeters squared. The reference model is Expo tech USA, Inc # 1183403 or an equivalent. Bids are due by November 04, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST and can be submitted via email to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov or physically time-stamped at the TCEQ. Awards will be based on the low line item bid, low total of line items, or a combination that serves the best interest of the state. Delivery is to be made to Austin, Texas, with a default delivery window of 14 calendar days if no other timeline is specified. The contract includes various Texas Government Code compliance requirements, including certifications against boycotting Israel or energy companies, prohibitions on business with foreign terrorist organizations, and adherence to COVID-19 vaccine passport prohibitions. Vendors must provide a Texas Identification Number System (TINS) number and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to receive payment.