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Laboratory Qiagen EZI Goods and Services Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) requesting bid for laboratory Qiagen EZI Goods and Services for the Iowa DCI Crime Laboratory.

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Open 8/24/2025 10:00 AM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 9/8/2025 2:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2080-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 9/8/2025 2:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Carlos Fuentes carlos.fuentes1@iowa.gov

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

17500 CHEMICAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

49000 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL

ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, AND PHYSICAL

49308 Biochemical Research Equipment, Laboratory: DNA Synthesizers, Enzyme Analyzers, Respirometers, etc.

68049 *Firearms Training Simulators

93862 Laboratory Equipment and Accessories, General and Analytical Research Use, Nuclear, Optical, Physical Maintenance and Repair

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.

This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.

It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.

NOTE: Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission.

NOTE: Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the bid was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Bidder only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment.

Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your bid again (if previously submitted).

The resulting bid will provide laboratory Qiagen EZI goods and services for the State of Iowa DCI Crime Laboratory with the Department of Public Safety.

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin 9/15/2025 and end on 9/14/2026.

The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to five (5) annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to the Department of Public Safety.

Respondents are to provide pricing on Qiagen goods and services requested. The respondent is to certify that the product offered to be equal to or greater quality than specified in this bid. Supporting documentation for each item bid shall be attached. Information to include brand name, style number/SKU, packaging (by the case, number of each, in case, etc.).

Pictorial illustration (link &/or product catalog) of the product must be provided.

Description

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.

2. Bidder shall read and authorize to release information for their Bid.

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Buyer Attachments

1. Exceptions Form RFB.docx

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid

Instructions:

Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

1.1 Enter the Bidder's contact name, telephone number, and email address for questions regarding this solicitation.

1.2 Enter the Bidder's State or Foreign Country of Residence.

1.3 Bidder shall enter the Resident Preference given by the State or Foreign Country of the Bidder’s residence. Enter the resident preference in the text box or indicate "no preference".

1.4 Enter the number of years the Bidder has been in business in the text box.

1.5 Enter the number of years of experience the Bidder has with providing the types of goods and/or services sought by the solicitation.

1.6 List all goods and/or services similar to those sought by this solicitation that the Bidder has provided to business or government entities. Fill out the text box or upload a document to the Vendor Attachments Section and enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.7

The Bidder shall provide references from three (3) previous customers or clients knowledgeable of the Bidder’s performance in providing goods and/or services similar to the goods and/or services described in this solicitation. Enter a contact person, telephone number and email address for each reference. Fill out the text box. If the Bidder wants to attach reference letters in the Vendor Attachments Section and enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.8 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation, Debarment document.

1.9 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.10 A Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information shall fully complete the form attached. In the Items Section, mark each good or service upon which the Bidder believes confidential information appears.

1.11 The State of Iowa requires shipping to be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

1.12 Quarterly Sales Report - The Bidder shall provide a detailed quarterly report in Microsoft Excel on ALL sales made under the resulting Contract via e-mail to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.

1.13 Administrative Fee - In addition to the approved discounts or prices specified in the solicitation herein, the Bidder shall pay to the Agency a 1.00% Administrative Fee on all sales made against the resulting Contract. The fee shall be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.

Group 2: Terms and Conditions

Instructions:

Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

2.1 Bidder shall read the RFB Definitions and enter a response.

2.2 Bidder shall read the Administrative Terms and enter a response.

2.3 Bidder shall read the Contract Terms and Conditions and enter a response.

2.4 Bidder shall read the Specification Terms and enter a response.

2.5 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for GOODS and enter a response.

2.6 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for SERVICES and enter a response.

2.7 Bidder shall read the Federal Terms and Conditions and enter a response.

2.8 Bidder shall read the Insurance Requirements and enter a response.

2.9 The Bidder hereby explicitly authorizes the Agency to conduct criminal history and/or other background investigation(s) of the Bidder, its officers, directors, shareholders, or partners and managerial and supervisory personnel retained by the Bidder for the performance of the resulting Contract. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.10 Public Entities (Political Subdivisions) - The resulting Contract will be made available to Political Entities, i.e. cities, counties, and schools. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.11 Nonprofit Entities - The resulting Contract will be made available to nonprofit entities that qualify under I.R.S. § 501 (c) provisions. Bidder shall enter a response.

Group 3: Payment Terms

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Instructions:

Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

3.1 Payment Terms - Per Iowa Code § 8A.514 the State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a Bidder. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

3.2 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 15 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

3.3 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

3.4 Terms of Pcard Acceptance - The State of Iowa prefers to pay Bidders using its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) whenever possible. Bidders accepting Pcard payments shall comply with the Terms of Pcard Acceptance.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Buffer G2 (260/250) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, AND PHYSICAL

P2 Carrier RNA (Poly rA) (310μg) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P3 Buffer ATL (200ml) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P4 Buffer MTL (54 ml) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P5 QIAGEN Proteinase K (10 ml) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P6 Investigator Lyse&Spin Basket Kit (50) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P7 Investigator Lyse&Spin Basket Kit (250) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P8 QIAgility HEPA / UV (incl.Laptop) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P9 EZ2 Connect Fx 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P10 Adapter, 96x0.2ml PCR Tubes 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P11 Adapter, Flip-Cap 32x1.5ml Tapered-Base 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P12 Adapter, Tip Rack Holder for 96-Tip Rack 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P13 EZ1&2 DNA Investigator Kit (48) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P14 Filter-Tips, 50 μl (960) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P15 Filter-Tips, 200 μl (960) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P16 Tubes, graduated, flat-base 5 ml (50) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P17 UniCore Punch Kit 3.00 mm (4) 1 EA - Each

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49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P18 QIAcard FTA Indicating Micro (25) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P19 QIAcard FTA Elute Micro (25) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P20 QIAcard FTA Elute Indicating Micro (100) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P21 Investigator Quantiplex Pro Kit (200) 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P22 Investigator Quantiplex Pro Calibration Kit 1 EA - Each

49000 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES: GENERAL ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH FOR NUCLEAR, OPTICAL, P23 Catalog Discount Pricing 1 EA - Each

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery

S1 9241763 QIAgility, Full Agreement 1 EA - Each

S2 9241774 QIAgility, Installation & Training 1 EA - Each

S3 9245570 EZ2 Connect, Full Agreement 1 EA - Each

S4 9245572 EZ2 Connect, Installation & Training 1 EA - Each

S5 9245573 EZ2 Connect, PM Service 1 EA - Each

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