03_RFB 26200758-3_BID DOC WITH PRICE SHEET_BRAND NAME ONLY - CERILLIANT CERTIFIED SPIKING SOLUTIONS.pdf

This is a Request for Bids (RFB) 26200758-3 issued by the State of California for Cerilliant Certified Spiking Solutions under contract opportunity 15760P-CHEM-123D-SB55. The procurement is restricted to brand-name-only products from Cerilliant, a certified chemical manufacturer specializing in spiking solutions for forensic and analytical laboratory applications. The solicitation was posted on March 30, 2026, with a bid due date of April 13, 2026. The State seeks to establish supply contracts with qualified vendors authorized to distribute Cerilliant brand products that meet stringent quality and compatibility standards required for laboratory protocols and existing equipment infrastructure. Specific item quantities and contract term details are established in the accompanying price sheet component of the bid document.

Qualified bidders must be authorized distributors of Cerilliant products or the manufacturer itself and must demonstrate Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification status as part of their proposal submissions. All bidders are required to complete and submit standardized purchasing forms specified in the Purchasing Required Forms Appendix (revised June 6, 2024), with failure to provide complete and properly executed documentation resulting in bid disqualification. Selected contractors must acknowledge and comply with HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) requirements, including obligations to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI), implement breach notification protocols, and maintain appropriate administrative, physical, and technical controls. The brand-name-only restriction limits competition to authorized Cerilliant suppliers, which the procuring agency has determined necessary to ensure regulatory compliance, analytical accuracy, and compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure. Pricing terms and award values will be determined based on the price sheet submissions provided in response to this solicitation.