6915 Z1 Cost Proposal 9.9.pdf

The provided 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 seeks a contractor to provide analysis of equine urine and blood samples for identification of substances and residues that may be seized or otherwise acquired. 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 analysis services, including paired (blood and urine) post-race samples, single matrix (blood only) post-race samples, and analysis of confiscated or acquired substances. Pricing is provided for the initial 2-year period as well as 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, and it notes the contract may not be exclusive, allowing the State to contract for similar services from other sources. Pricing information will be considered public records.