SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD
AI Summary
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD seeks proposals for agency-wide clinical laboratory services including blood chemistry, urinalysis, and biological testing. Key dates include a May 26, 2026 open date and June 17, 2026 submission deadline. Vendors must submit detailed documentation and attend a public opening meeting.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (The Harris Center) invites qualified companies to submit Response for Proposal.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 26th 2026, 9:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Answer Questions | The Harris Center will respond to vendor questions with a Letter of Clarification. | Jun 9th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT - Jun 9th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | Yes | |
| Upcoming | Public RFP Opening Meeting | LifeSize | You are invited to call Public Opening Meeting on Lifesize. You are invited to call RMA Meeting on Lifesize. Join the meeting: https://call.lifesizecloud.com/17802007 Click to call from Mobile (audio only) United States: +1 (877) 422-8614,, 17802007# United States: +1 (312) 392-3152,, 17802007# United States: +1 (312) 584-2401,, 17802007# United States: +1 (833) 881-5208,, 17802007# Call in by Phone (audio only) United States: +1 (877) 422-8614 United States: +1 (312) 392-3152 United States: +1 (312) 584-2401 United States: +1 (833) 881-5208 Meeting extension: 17802007# Additional phone numbers: https://call.lifesize.com/numbers Calling from a Lifesize conference room system? Just dial 17802007 with the keypad. Other ways to call: https://call.lifesize.com/otherways/17802007 | Jun 17th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT - Jun 17th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jun 17th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | Jun 17th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT | Yes |
| Passed | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jun 2nd 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Page | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Deviation Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Financial Statement - Vendor must submit a copy of their last financial statement. A letter from your CPA is an acceptable alternative for Non Public companies, but must include a statement that financial solvency is adequate to meet expenditures for at least one year. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| References - All interested parties are required to submit with their Proposal three (3) to five (5) client references where interested party has provided services that pertain to the size and scope of this project (within the last five (5) years). References shall include company name, address, telephone number, email address, contact person and a summary of the scope of the completed project. The interested parties must agree to authorize clients to furnish any information required by The Harris Center. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Company History - Vendor must provide a brief history of company, including but not limited to ownership, date started business, mission statement, etc. Interested parties are encouraged to submit along with their response any additional descriptive information about their services which they believe might be helpful. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Certificate of Insurance - All respondents must submit an Evidence of Insurance (EOI) Certificate. Please note that the insurance standards of the sample contract reflect the minimum requirements for working with The Harris Center. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| License, Certification, Registration - A copy of applicable license(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc. as required by authorities having jurisdiction; local, state, county, and/or federal for the Vendors to operate. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional |
| Debarment - Vendor to provide company status from the Texas comptroller of public accounts Debarred vendor list. Upload document(s) to Bonfire. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| SAM.GOV (Federal) - Vendor to provide company status and upload documents to Bonfire. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| State of Texas Franchise Tax - Vendor to provide company status that certifies that Vendor is not currently delinquent in the payment of any franchise taxes owed to the State of Texas under Chapter 171 of the Texas Tax Code. Upload document(s) to Bonfire. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Vendor Registration - I acknowledge that I completed vendor registration in full. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required |
| Foreign Entities – All foreign entities operating in the State of Texas must submit a current Certificate of Foreign Registry pursuant to §9.001 of the Texas Business Organizations Code. The vendor (business entity) is also required to register as a Foreign Registry which is filed and posted with the Texas Secretary of States under SOSDirect/ Business Searches and Formations. Refer to this website - https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/foreignfaqs.shtml | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional |
| Doing Business As (DBA) – Requires submission of a current d/b/a certificate from county where business was established. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional |
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) – Requires submission of a Texas LLC Certificate of Formation. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional |
| Limited Liability – Requires submission of a Texas Partnership Certificate of Formation. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional |
| Corporation or Non-Profit Corporation – Requires a Texas Certificate of Formation and Articles of Incorporation and any subsequent Amendments to the entity formation. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional |
| Agency Wide Clinical Laboratory Services Pricing Sheet | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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