6915 Z1 Cost Proposal 9.9.docx

This document is a Cost Proposal for Request for Proposal 6915 Z1 issued by the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB). The RFP is seeking proposals for a service contract to provide analysis of equine urine and blood samples for identification of substances and residues that may be seized or otherwise acquired. The selected contractor will be responsible for sample collection, processing, shipment, test barn supply inventory management, personnel, facilities, accreditation, quality control, standard operating procedures, sample management/retention, and required testing and turnaround times. The contract term is for an initial 2 years, with the option to renew for five additional 1-year periods. The proposal submission deadline is November 6, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is January 20, 2025.

The Cost Proposal includes pricing for various sample analyses, including paired blood and urine samples, single matrix blood samples, and analysis of confiscated or acquired substances. Pricing is provided for the initial 2-year term and each of the 5 optional 1-year renewal periods. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it provide details about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP notes that the contract may not be exclusive, and the State reserves the right to contract for the same or similar services from other sources.