Amendment No. 1 - QnA - ITB DPHE26-DM-6460.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- DPHE26-DM-6460
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- San Bernardino County, California
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This Amendment No. 1 document is a Questions and Answers attachment to an Invitation to Bid issued by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health for laboratory supplies under Bid No. DPHE26-DM-6460. The amendment, issued July 28, 2026, incorporates responses to vendor inquiries submitted prior to the July 22, 2026 deadline. The solicitation encompasses culture media, stains, reagents, antimicrobial susceptibility disks, control panels, and diagnostic test materials for clinical and public health laboratory operations. Proposals were due July 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST. The County anticipates making multiple awards to ensure adequate supply coverage based on the value and completeness of bid responses. Contract award is expected in September 2026, establishing a five-year pricing agreement. Ordering frequency is typically bi-weekly with estimated quantities per order ranging from approximately 10 to 70 packs. All items must be deliverable within three to five days of purchase order receipt.
Pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight charges listed separately, exclusive of California sales/use tax and Federal excise tax. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days, with pricing remaining firm for three years from the contract effective date. Payment terms are Net 60 days from receipt and acceptance. The contract may be federally funded in part through the SHARP 2 grant, which may be used to purchase testing reagents or supplies. Vendors may submit clarifications or exceptions to bid terms and conditions; however, the County reserves the right to accept, negotiate, or reject any proposed exceptions at its sole discretion. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder providing the best value. The solicitation is open to other public agencies within San Bernardino County to participate.
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| Invitation-to-Bid-Laboratory Supplies~2.pdf | ||
| Amendment No. 2 - Lab Supply List - ITB DPHE26-DM-6460~1.pdf |
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San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Invitation to Bid Laboratory Supplies Bid
No DPHE26-DM-6460
Date: July 28, 2026
Amendment #1: to ITB No. DPHE26-DM-6460 Laboratory Supplies
Issued: July, 28, 2026
This Amendment is intended to provide additional information and/or to change the requirements in the above referenced ITB. Any information contained herein will be considered part of the ITB.
Amendment Description:
(1) Attachment N – Questions and Answers, is hereby incorporated into the ITB.
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Invitation to Bid Laboratory Supplies Bid
No DPHE26-DM-6460
Attachment N
Questions and Answers
Answers to questions submitted prior to the 4:00 p.m. deadline on July 22, 2026:
1. Upon review, if there are bid terms and conditions the Vendor may not be able to agree to, will the County allow the Vendor to include clarifications or exceptions as part of its bid submission?
The County will review all bid submissions in accordance with the terms outlined in the Invitation to Bid. Vendors may submit clarifications or exceptions; however, the County reserves the right to accept, negotiate, or reject any proposed exceptions at its sole discretion.
2. Will the resulting contract from this solicitation be federally funded in whole or in part?
Purchases made under this solicitation may be federally funded in part. The Public Health Laboratory currently receives federal funding through the SHARP 2 grant which may be used to purchase testing reagents or supplies.
3. Will this bid be awarded to one supplier or multiple suppliers?
The number of awards will be determined by the value and completeness of bid responses.
Multiple awards may be issued to ensure adequate supply coverage.
4. HardyDisk AST Gentamicin, GM10 is listed twice in Attachment D (pages 27-28).
Could you please confirm if the second HardyDisk AST Gentamicin, GM10 is a duplicate to be ignored, or if you require pricing for both available packaging configurations (5 x 50 disks and 1 x 50 disks)?
The two HardyDisk AST Gentamicin, GM10 line items were intended to represent two different pack size configurations. Please provide pricing for both: 1 cartridge (50 disks), and 5 cartridges (50 disks each).
5. What is the anticipated award date for this contract?
The anticipated award date for this contract is expected to be in September 2026.
6. Could you confirm the expected ordering frequency per year and the estimated quantity per order?
Ordering frequency is typically bi-weekly. The estimated quantity per order can range from approximately 10 to 70 packs.
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