BACTEC MGIT 960 Equipment Repair and Maintenance

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking bids for a 12-month service plan to repair and maintain Becton, Dickinson and Company BACTEC MGIT 960 equipment used for high-volume mycobacteria testing at the Department of State Health Services South Texas Laboratory.

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HHS0017743v2
Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 25, 2026 12:00 PM
$17,680.00
1 year base + 1 × 1 year option
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david.martinez01@hhs.texas.gov
+15124062597
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX, USA
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Health and Human Services Commission, Attn: Bid Room Coordinator, Tower Building Room 108, 1100 W 49th St., MC 2020, Austin, TX 78756
Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, through Procurement and Contracting Services, is soliciting competitive bids for repair and maintenance of Becton, Dickinson and Company BACTEC MGIT 960 equipment used for high-volume mycobacteria growth, detection, and susceptibility testing. The scope covers serial numbers MG4900 and MG7870 and includes a five-day preventive-maintenance service beginning at award, one preventive-maintenance visit during the service period, necessary cleaning, adjustments, parts installation, software updates, technical support, and repair services. Technicians must be trained and certified by the original equipment manufacturer to service and repair Becton, Dickinson and Company equipment, and the contractor must provide OEM certification. Service calls generally require a response within 24 hours, repairs within five business days, and emergency on-site response within 24 hours. The initial contract term is September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with a possible one-year extension. Bidders must submit pricing, affirmations, references and qualifications, and the required OEM certification, with insurance documentation required before contract execution if requested.

Classification Codes
NAICS811210Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSCJ066Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Smart Codes
laboratory equipment maintenancelaboratory equipment repairmycobacteria testing equipment
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Timeline
Aug 25, 2026-Solicitation Posting Date
Sep 1, 2026-Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline
Sep 2, 2026-Responses to Questions or Clarifications / Addendum Posted
Sep 9, 2026-Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability - Each Accident — $1,000,000.00
  • Employer's Liability - Disease Each Employee — $1,000,000.00
  • Employer's Liability - Disease Policy Limit — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Per Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Medical Expense Each Person — $5,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Personal Injury and Advertising Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Products and Completed Operations Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Damage to Premises Rented to You — $50,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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