03_RFB 26200994-1_BRAND NAME ONLY_THERMO SCIENTIFIC MODEL 3950 REACH-IN LARGE CAPACITY CO2 INCUBATOR.pdf

This is a Request for Bids (RFB) document issued by the State of California for the procurement of laboratory equipment. The solicitation (RFB 26200994-1) seeks one Thermo Scientific Model 3950 Reach-In Large Capacity CO2 Incubator under a brand-name-only specification, meaning no substitutions or alternative brands will be considered. Bids are due June 11, 2026. The equipment is designated for state laboratory use, and bidders must submit a completed Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form as a mandatory prerequisite for bid submission and evaluation. This is a single-source procurement that requires vendors to provide pricing and delivery for the exact model specified.

Selected contractors must acknowledge compliance with HIPAA Business Associate Agreement terms and commit to safeguarding protected health information, indicating the equipment will be used in a healthcare or regulated environment. The solicitation establishes specific technical specifications for the Thermo Scientific 3950 incubator along with pricing and delivery requirements that vendors must meet. All bidders are required to comply with the stated terms and conditions to be eligible for award consideration.