6915Z1 Evaluation Criteria UPDATED 9.9.docx

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for a service contract to provide analysis of equine urine and blood samples for identification of substances and residues. The selected contractor will be responsible for sample collection, processing, and shipment, as well as 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. Proposals will be evaluated based on the bidder's qualifications, capabilities, past performance, and proposed pricing, with a total of 100 possible points. Oral interviews, if required, will be worth an additional 10 points. The proposal submission deadline is November 6, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is January 20, 2025.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any 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. While the RFP does not provide specific pricing details, it states that all pricing information will be considered public records.