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Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Triple Quad System Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Triple Quad System

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Open 11/2/2025 2:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 11/19/2025 2:00 PM CST Number 005-RFB-2276-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 11/19/2025 2:00 PM CST

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts

Carlos Fuentes carlos.fuentes1@iowa.gov

Paul Manges paul.manges@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 99277 Scientific Equipment Testing and Calibration Services 49055 Mass Spectrometers and Accessories, Laboratory

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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).

Bidder must offer a complete Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Triple Quad System and provide a fair market trade in value of existing equipment.

Contract Term

The initial contract term will start on 11/24/2025 and 11/23/2026.

The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to 5 annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies.

Requirements and specifications:

The system must complete with columns, computer, installation, power supply, software package and a five (5) year maintenance agreement.

New instrumentation and software must not require a full validation or new standard operating procedures.

Instrumentation and software that is consistent with the Iowa DCI Labs current validated methods, requiring only a partial validation to get the instrument online. Must be compatible with existing system to be considered.

The system must:

o Have StepWave ion transfer optics o Utilize two high resolution, high stability quadrupole analyzers o Have a T-Wave collision cell enabled for optimal MS/MS performance o Offer a low noise, off axis, long life photomultiplier detector o Utilize software with a HUB design and apps that provide a consistent connected user experience across all applications.

o Have a Z-spray ion source

Description o Be capable of rapid ionization mode switching for polarity o Have an atmospheric pressure ionization source o Utilize MaxPeak High Performance Surfaces (HPS) technology

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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. Requirements and Specifications.docx

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

1.1 Enter the Bidder's contact name, telephone number, email address, and shipping 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 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.

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

1.7 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.8 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.

1.9 Reclaimed/Recycled Materials - Bidder’s product contains the following percentage of the content that is reclaimed material: ___%

Group 2: Terms and Conditions

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

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 & 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 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.

2.10 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.

2.11 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.

2.12 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.

2.13 The State reserves the right to add additional items or manufacturers to the Contract during the life of the Contract, if it is to the best advantage to the State to do so. Items or manufacturers may only be added upon the agreement of the Department of Administrative Services, Procurement and the Contracted Supplier.

Group 3: Payment Terms

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

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 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

3.3 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 Complete Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Triple Quad System 1 EA - Each 30 days after award

P2 Used/Refurbished Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Triple Quad System - OPTIONAL 1 EA - Each 30 days after award

Optional - Used/Refurbished Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Triple Quad System

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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 5 year Extended Warranty/Maintenance Agreement 1 YR - Year

5 year Maintenance Agreement - includes all equipment and software

S2 Installation and Training 1 EA - Each

Equipment and software installation and training

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