IRB - Equine Lab Testing - Fairs FY27

The Illinois Racing Board (IRB579) awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to EQIAS Labs (V00049129) on July 17, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The total contract value is $32,190.00. The contract encompasses equine laboratory testing services in support of racing oversight and regulatory compliance, including pre-race blood testing for total carbon dioxide (TCO2) levels, post-race blood and urine analysis, post-mortem blood examination, and specialized testing of seized items such as syringes, feed, feed supplements, and hay.

The contract specifies four distinct service line items with defined quantities and unit pricing. EQIAS Labs will perform 54 pre-race blood TCO2 tests at $35 each, 160 post-race blood and urine tests at $180 each, 2 post-mortem blood tests at $125 each, and 5 special exhibit sample analyses at $250 each. All deliverables are identified as "3PS - Sent," indicating completed submissions to the three-party sample submission protocol. The 2.5-month performance period reflects the seasonal nature of racing operations and associated laboratory testing requirements.