small purchase with sole source conditions - Colilert 2025

The State of Illinois, specifically the Office of Mines and Minerals (MINES MINERALS422), awarded a small purchase contract to IDEXX Distribution, Inc. on August 8, 2025, with a contract completion date of June 30, 2026. The total contract value is $11,928.45, covering the procurement of laboratory and scientific testing equipment primarily related to water quality analysis and measurement.

The contract line items include specialized scientific products such as Gamma Irradiated Colilert-18 test kits (200-pack), Gamma Irradiated Colilert 100ml test kits (200-pack), vessels with specific technical specifications, and two different types of comparators (Comparator 2000 and Comparator P/A). The order also includes shipping charges. These products appear to be designed for water testing and microbial analysis, likely supporting the Illinois Office of Mines and Minerals' environmental monitoring and research capabilities. The contract represents a targeted procurement of scientific testing equipment through an open market small purchase mechanism.