EWIP Renewal - Insurance Coverage 06/30/2026 upon approval thru 06/30/2027

The California Department of Public Health has awarded a Non-IT Services Interagency Agreement contract to Alliant Insurance Services Inc., effective April 27, 2026, with a total contract value of $20,935.40. The contract encompasses equipment procurement and insurance renewal services for the California Department of Public Health's Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory (VRDL). The contract period includes an Employee Welfare and Insurance Plan (EWIP) renewal extending through June 30, 2027, alongside the delivery of specialized laboratory equipment required to support departmental operations.

The equipment deliverables include multiple Bio-Rad Laboratories thermal cyclers and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) systems, an Agilent Technologies TapeStation analyzer, and a BioTek Synergy LX microplate reader. These items, which represent the substantial portion of the contract value, are precision analytical instruments essential for molecular biology and diagnostic laboratory functions. Individual equipment items are identified by serial numbers and specific line-item codes, with thermal cycler units priced at $1,058.57 to $3,149.50 each and the microplate reader valued at $5,659.63, supporting the Department of Public Health's laboratory capacity and diagnostic capabilities.