Texas Beach Watch Sample Collection and Analysis

The Texas Beach Watch Sample Collection and Analysis contract solicitation, identified as IFB_7643-LP, seeks qualified offerors to collect and analyze beach water samples for Enterococcus bacteria in Brazoria, Harris, and Matagorda counties to support public health monitoring under the Texas Beach Watch Program. The procurement is conducted by the Texas General Land Office under a Firm-Fixed-Price structure using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where award is granted solely to the lowest-priced bid that meets all minimum technical qualifications, with no trade-off permitted between cost and performance. Technical acceptability is strictly determined by administrative compliance, conformance with requirements, and possession of current NELAP accreditation for the performing laboratory, whether in-house or through a subcontractor, with subcontracted labs also required to be audit-ready by the General Land Office. The solicitation mandates signed acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1, issued March 24, 2026, as a condition for bid validity, and submissions must be received by 2:00 p.m. CT on April 10, 2026, through the Texas SmartBuy ESBD portal, though the precise submission format and mailing instructions remain unspecified. Performance is limited geographically to the specified Texas coastal counties, with no defined start or end date for the period of performance, and no FOB, packaging, labeling, or invoicing requirements are provided in the available documentation. While the estimated contract value cannot be determined due to the absence of Exhibit A, the procurement is classified under NAICS code 541380 and administered by the Texas GLO with Linh Phan as the primary point of contact. No standard FAR clauses, socioeconomic set-asides, Unique Entity ID requirements, or security provisions are cited, and the evaluation process centers entirely on pass/fail technical compliance and price competitiveness.