Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking bids to establish a blanket contract with an authorized service provider for preventative maintenance and repair services for two critical laboratory systems: the Applied Biosystems™ 3500 Genetic Analyzer and the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System. These systems are located at the TPWD Coastal Fisheries facility in Palacios, Texas, and the Inland Fisheries Analytical Services Laboratory in San Marcos, Texas. The contract aims to ensure these instruments are maintained and repaired according to the specifications outlined in the solicitation, which was posted on December 8, 2025, with a response deadline of December 22, 2025. The contract value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000, and the services are essential for supporting the department’s biological research and fisheries management activities. Interested vendors are directed to contact Patricia Cardoza via email or phone for further details, and the solicitation is available through the Texas SmartBuy portal. The contract falls under NAICS code 423710, which pertains to equipment and supplies wholesale, indicating the specialized nature of the maintenance services required. This procurement emphasizes the department’s commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory equipment performance to support its scientific and conservation missions across Texas.