Reference Laboratory Testing, As Needed, Waco Center for Youth

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking competitive bids to establish contracts for patient and employee reference laboratory testing services at the Waco Center for Youth. The procurement process involves several key dates, including the posting of the Invitation for Bids (IFB) on July 24, 2024, with questions or clarifications due by August 2, 2024. An addendum addressing these questions will be posted by August 6, 2024. Bidders must submit their responses by August 9, 2024, at 10:30 AM, with the anticipated contract start date set for September 1, 2024. The contract is expected to be valued between $50,000 and $200,000, and the solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to laboratory testing services. The contract aims to provide laboratory testing services as needed for the Waco Center for Youth, supporting both patient and employee testing requirements. Interested vendors can find additional details and submit their responses through the Texas SmartBuy electronic system. The primary contact for this solicitation is Jeramy Keil, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. This initiative is part of the state's efforts to ensure quality laboratory testing services are available for its youth facilities, with the procurement process structured to select qualified providers through a competitive bidding process.