26-2152 Microcystin Field Test Strips- Schedule A - Statement of Work.docx

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RFP 260000002152

Microcystin Field Test Strips This schedule identifies the anticipated requirements of any Contract resulting from this RFP. The term “Contractor” in this document refers to a bidder responding to this RFP, as well as the Contractor who is awarded the contract. The term “bidder” is used to identify where specific responses to the RFP are required. Yellow fields are also used to identify areas where a bidder response is required.

The Contractor must respond to each requirement or question and explain how it will fulfill each requirement. Attach any supplemental information and reference it appropriately within your response.

Background The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is seeking to purchase rapid test strips to assess the concentration of microcystin in ambient water. Microcystin is an algal toxin that can cause illness in people and pets during recreational swimming. Test strip data will be used in conjunction with quantitative analysis of agal toxins to evaluate toxin concentrations and variability in Michigan waters.

Scope This Project is focused on the procurement of rapid use test strips to analyze microcystin in ambient water. The test strips need to provide results in a short time frame and in ranges that are useful for assessment of recreation use of water in surface water in Michigan.

General Requirements Rapid method test strips to assess total microcystin concentration in ambient water:

Requirement 1: Test strip method must include an algal cell lysis step, so that the method will assess both the extracellular and intracellular microcystin.

Requirement 2: Test strips must provide a preliminary, qualitative screening for microcystin.

Requirement 3: Rapid testing strips must be shelf stable for at least six (6) months.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Warranties Bidder Response

Bidder must describe any warranties included in the bid and provide the length of the warranty. Explain the process for reporting warranty issues and how the Contractor how any repairs or replacements are made, including timing. If the warranty is provided through a third-party or manufacturer, the Contractor must confirm that the manufacturer’s warranty passes through to the State. Provide the name, address, contact name, phone number and email address of the party responsible for the warranty.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

The State reserves the right to require additional warranties other than those identified by the Contractor in its response to this RFP.

Recall Requirements and Procedures Bidder Response

Bidder must describe any recall procedures.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Quality Assurance Program Bidder Response

Explain your Quality Assurance Program(s).

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Incentives Bidder Response

Explain any special incentives or services including, but not limited to, return policies, trade-in programs, quantity discounts, etc.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

ADA Compliance The State is required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including its accessibility standard for websites, applications, content and documents. All Contract Activities created, provided, or made available by Contractor under this Contract in a digital format, including but not limited to, websites, applications, software, mobile applications, text, images, sounds, videos, controls, animations, links, and documents (including files in the following formats: PDF, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet) must comply with the accessibility standards provided in the Digital Accessibility Standards, located at SOM Digital Standards.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Timeframes All Contract Activities must be delivered within 10 business days from receipt of order. The receipt of order date is pursuant to the Notices section of the Standard Contract Terms.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Delivery Delivery will be expected within 10 calendar days upon date of order during business hours. Delivery will be made at 815 Filley St., Lansing, MI, 48906 and/or any other addresses that EGLE or DHHS identify.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Contractor Program Manager The Contractor must appoint at least one individual(s) specifically assigned to State of Michigan accounts who will respond to State inquiries regarding the Contract Activities, answer questions related to ordering and delivery, etc. (the “Contractor Program Manager”).

The Contractor must notify the Contract Administrator at least 30 calendar days before removing or assigning a new Contractor Program Manager.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Customer Service Number Bidder Response

The Contractor must specify its customer service number for the State to contact the Contractor Program Manager who must be available for calls during the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday, at a minimum. Identify customer service availability for this proposal by hours and days of the week.

Insert customer service number

Technical Support, Repairs and Maintenance The Contractor must be available for calls and service during the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday at a minimum. Identify availability for this proposal by hours and days of the week.

Bidder Response

The Contractor must specify its technical support number for the State to contact the Contractor for technical support, repairs and maintenance.

Insert technical support number and availability

Disclosure of Subcontractors If the Contractor intends to utilize subcontractors, the Contractor must disclose the following:

The legal business name; address; telephone number; a description of subcontractor’s organization and the services it will provide; and information concerning subcontractor’s ability to provide the Contract Activities.

The relationship of the subcontractor to the Contractor.

Of the total bid, the price of the subcontractor’s work.

Whether the Contractor has a previous working experience with the subcontractor. If yes, provide the details of that previous relationship.

A complete description of the Contract Activities that will be performed or provided by the subcontractor.

Required Subcontractor information. Bidders must complete the table below for each anticipated subcontractor. Copy the table as many times as needed for each subcontractor. Complete the second table with the percentage of work that will be completed by all subcontractors involved.

The legal business name, address, telephone number of the subcontractor(s).

A description of subcontractor’s organization and the services it will provide and information concerning subcontractor’s ability to provide the Contract Activities.

The relationship of the subcontractor to the Bidder.

Is the subcontractor a GDBE?

Whether the Bidder has a previous working experience with the subcontractor.

A complete description of the Contract Activities that will be performed or provided by the subcontractor.

Of the total bid, the price of the subcontractor’s work.

Work performed by subcontractors

Total percentage of work that will be performed by subcontractors: Insert %

Total percentage of subcontracted work that will be performed by GDBE subcontractors: Insert %

Security The Contractor will be subject the following security procedures: when delivering and entering State facilities, the State may require Contractor’s personnel to wear State issued identification badges.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Price Term Pricing is firm for the base contract period of three (3) years (“Pricing Period”). The first pricing period begins on the Effective Date. Adjustments may be requested in writing by either party and will take effect no earlier than the next Pricing Period.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Price Changes Adjustments will be based on changes in actual Contractor costs. Any request must be supported by written evidence documenting the change in costs. The State may consider sources, such as the Consumer Price Index; Producer Price Index; other pricing indices as needed; economic and industry data; manufacturer or supplier letters noting the increase in pricing; and any other data the State deems relevant.

Following the presentation of supporting documentation, both parties will have 30 days to review the information and prepare a written response. If the review reveals no need for modifications, pricing will remain unchanged unless mutually agreed to by the parties. If the review reveals that changes are needed, both parties will negotiate such changes, for no longer than 30 days, unless extended by mutual agreement.

The Contractor remains responsible for Contract Activities at the current price for all orders received before the mutual execution of a Change Notice indicating the start date of the new Pricing Period.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Authorizing Document The appropriate authorizing document for the Contract will be a Delivery Order (DO).

Order Verification The Contractor must have internal controls approved by Central Procurement Services, to verify abnormal orders and to ensure that only authorized individuals place orders.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Delivery Programs Bidder Response

The Contractor must explain in detail its delivery program(s) (e.g., standard delivery and quick-ship), including any limitations such as quantity.

Explain delivery program(s)

The Contractor must explain the transportation method(s) (e.g., UPS, FedEx, Contractor fleet, or other third-party carrier) it intends on utilizing in delivery of the Contract Activities.

Explain transportation method(s)

Packaging and Palletizing Packaging must be optimized to permit the lowest freight rate. Shipments must be palletized whenever possible using manufacturer's standard 4-way shipping pallets.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Acceptance, Inspection and Testing The State will use the following criteria to determine acceptance of the Contract Activities: rapid test results will be compared to laboratory results for accuracy.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Final Acceptance Rapid tests results must be within a satisfactory range when compared to laboratory test results.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Invoice Requirements All invoices submitted to the State must include: (a) date; (b) delivery order; (c) quantity; (d) description of the Contract Activities; (e) unit price; (f) shipping cost (if any); (g) vendor-generated invoice number and (h) total price.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Payment Methods The State will make payment for Contract Activities via EFP (Electronic Funds Transfer).

Bidder Response

Explain your process for ordering and accepting this payment method. If an account needs to be created on your purchasing platform, please submit documentation that shows the steps for completing this process.

Explain your process.

Required Functionality Relating to Data Retention, Disposal, and Retrieval The State has legal obligations to retain, dispose, and retrieve State Data along with obligations to manage and secure State Data. To meet these obligations, the Solution must allow the State to:

retain all data for the entire length of the Contract.

delete its data or request the deletion of its data, even data that may be stored offline or in backups.

transfer its data back to the State or to a new vendor or new solution.

transfer its data to the Archives of Michigan as may be required by a retention and disposal schedule.

retrieve data, even data that may be stored offline or in backups.

Except as otherwise stated in the Contract, Contractor will not dispose of, delete, or destroy State Data without the prior written approval of the State.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Bidder must review and explain how the data retention, disposal, and retrieval requirements will be met by the solution and describe its data management capabilities (storage limitations, duration, etc.). If the Solution does not allow the State to perform these activities itself, the bidder must explain how it will support the State’s compliance with these requirements.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Environmental and Energy Efficiency Product Standards The Contractor must identify any energy efficient, bio-based, or otherwise environmentally friendly products used in the products. Contractor must include any relevant third-party certification, including the verification of a United States Department of Agriculture certified bio-based product label. Contractor must describe how products that meet these requirements are identified or otherwise labelled and list any exceptions to this requirement.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

List all exceptions – either in the Exceptions List table below or identified here as an attachment to this RFP:

Bidder must provide detailed information as required above – either in this response box or identified here as an attachment to this RFP.

Describe how you will comply with the requirements or indicate the filename of the attachment.

Exceptions List

Hazardous Chemical Identification In accordance with the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 USC 11001, et seq., as amended, the Contractor must provide a Material Safety Data Sheet listing any hazardous chemicals as defined in 40 CFR §370.2, to be delivered. Each hazardous chemical must be properly identified, including any applicable identification number, such as a National Stock Number or Special Item Number.

The Contractor must identify any hazardous chemicals that will be provided under any resulting contract.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

Mercury Content Pursuant to MCL 18.1261d, mercury-free products must be procured when possible. The Contractor must explain if it intends to provide products containing mercury, the amount or concentration of mercury, and whether cost competitive alternatives exist. If a cost competitive alternative does exist, the Contractor must provide justification as to why the particular product is essential. All products containing mercury must be labeled as containing mercury.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

Brominated Flame Retardants The State prefers to purchase products that do not contain brominated flame retardants (BFRs) whenever possible. The Contractor must disclose whether the products contain BFRs and describe how the products are identified or otherwise labelled.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

List all exceptions – either in the Exceptions List table below or identified here as an attachment to this RFP:

Exceptions List

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) The Contractor must confirm that the provided products do not intentionally contain PFAS. This consists of all components of the provided products, including product packaging.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

(OR)

The Contractor must disclose whether a product or its components contain intentionally added PFAS. If the product or its components contain intentionally added PFAS the Contractor must:

provide an explanation with respect to the intentionally added PFAS contents, including the purpose for which PFAS are used in the product or its components, the types of PFAS used in the product or its components, and the amount of each PFAS used in the product or its components.

indicate whether the product will be labeled or packaged with information about the intentionally added PFAS contents.

identify any alternative products that do not contain intentionally added PFAS.

provide any additional information that would further the Department’s implementation of ED 2021-08.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement and have listed all PFAS containing products in the table below or as an attachment.

Bidder must provide detailed information as required above – either in this response box or identified here as an attachment to this RFP.

Describe how you will comply with the requirements or indicate the filename of the attachment.

PFAS List

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