What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe HHSC PCS is seeking bids for maintenance and repair services for lab instruments used in lead screening and threat testing. The contract is anticipated to begin on January 1, 2027.
Scope of work
- Maintenance and repair services for Perkin Elmer laboratory instruments
- One annual preventative maintenance per instrument per manufacturer recommendations
- On-site response within 3 business days for malfunctioning equipment
- Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and correction of malfunctions and failures
- OEM parts for all repairs or replacements
- Detailed service reports for repairs within 2 business days
- Detailed preventative maintenance reports within 48 hours of service completion
- Shipping arrangements and costs for equipment, parts, or supplies
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Bidder meeting or exceeding the requirements and specifications | Not specified |
| Bidder's ability to meet performance delivery requirements | Not specified |
| Price | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Bidder must have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
- Assigned personnel must have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience
- Service engineers must be qualified and factory trained
- Provide training certificates and summaries of experience for service personnel with bid
- Provide a minimum of three (3) verifiable references within the past five (5) years
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A - HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Pages 1-14), completed and signed
- Exhibit C - Pricing Sheet, completed
- Exhibit D - Bidder Reference and Contractor Qualifications Form, completed
- Training certificates and summaries of experience for service personnel
- Information demonstrating financial capability, financial solvency, and capacity
- Addendum Acknowledgement Form(s), if applicable
- Public Information Act Copy of Response, if applicable
- Exhibit F - Form 4109 Application for Texas Identification Number, if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Email or HHS Online Bid Room
- Instructions
- Submit via email to [email protected] (attachments max 25 MB, Microsoft Office formats or PDF for signed documents) or through the HHS Online Bid Room.