Rental of Portable Medical Refrigerators

The City of Austin is seeking contractors to provide rental, delivery, maintenance, and service of portable refrigerator containers specifically designed to store DNA-related evidence at required temperature standards for the Forensic Science Evidence Unit. The equipment must ensure the integrity and chain of custody of sensitive biological samples by maintaining precise and consistent refrigeration conditions throughout the storage period. The contract includes all necessary services to support continuous operation, such as routine inspections, repairs, replacements, and emergency response to prevent temperature deviations that could compromise forensic evidence. Interested vendors must submit responses by the deadline of July 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM, following the solicitation IFB 9000 ACA1011 posted on July 6, 2026. All equipment and services must be performed at the designated location within Austin, with no set-aside provisions specified. Direct inquiries regarding technical requirements should be directed to Amanda Adomavich, while questions related to small and minority business resources may be addressed to Ruby Villanueva-Kellough. The contract does not specify NAICS codes or geographic details beyond the place of performance, but successful bidders will be expected to demonstrate proven experience in supplying medical-grade refrigeration systems for forensic or healthcare applications with strict compliance protocols.