Bid_Specs_for_SEAL_AQ400_with_PC__without_Consumables_APR_1_2025.docx

TO: State Purchasing From: Ron Hamilton Cc: Stephanie Meek Date April 1, 2025

Comments: We are requesting the following equipment to be bid for purchase for the Montgomery Field office laboratory. This equipment is needed to replace one of the flow injection analyzers. Our current flow injection analyzer instrumentation has been discontinued, and parts are now considered obsolete. This equipment will use approved EPA methodology for nutrient analysis of drinking water, surface water and wastewater for TKN, ammonia, nitrate/nitrite, and phosphate contaminants. Currently SEAL Analytical, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and supplier and authorized sole source provider of the AQ400 Automated Discrete technology in the United States including genuine parts, software, supplies, service, training, and support.

Product description:

QUANTITY 1:

AQ400 Automated Multi-Chemistry Discrete Analyzer Package $44,920

· AQ400 Chemistry Unit, 120V/60Hz (for up to 9 filter wavelengths)

· AQ series Operating Software

· 2 Sample Trays (80 or 120 position)

· Operation Manual, Software Manual & Method SOP’s

· AQ400 Customer Support Manual

· Integrated Cadmium Reduction Hardware for Nitrate analysis

· Warranty, 12 Month Parts & Labor (Included)

Start-up accessories kit to include -

1 Spare Lamp assembly, 1 Spare Probe flusher 1 Pack Reaction segments, 1 Pack Sample cups, 1 Pack Reagent containers (Includes 2 cadmium coils)

QUANTITY 1: Hi Spec Computer: includes 17” flat panel monitor $1,600

QUANTITY 1: Training and Installation package, 3 Days $3,900

QUANTITY 1: Freight and Handling $1,000

Total : $51,420

To

SPECIFICATIONS

Discrete analyzer for Nutrient analysis

Laboratory Requirements:

Depth:

Height:

40 in (101.6 cm) 30 in (76.2 cm) 36 in (91.5 cm)

Minimum Computer Requirements:

1. Uses an optically pure flow-through stationary 10mm (1cm) quartz cuvette that will not need to be replaced over the lifetime of the instrument and ensures each sample is read in the same position to maximize reproducibility.

2. Discrete analyzer available with a probe wash assembly that sits at the end of the sample probe which allows the probe wash to engage before any movement to prevent carryover or cross-contamination.

3. Uses high levels of automation, a wide range of chemistries, limits of detection that ensure compliance with EPA regulatory requirements, and integration with LIMS database.

4. Has the ability to run Nitrate + Nitrite drinking water samples by in-line cadmium reduction equivalent to EPA 353.2 using a cadmium coil that can be automatically regenerated.

5. Uses cadmium reduction where all hazardous waste is contained in solid form in the cadmium coil for easier, safer disposal, rather than liquid form in other reduction methods.

6. Capable of running all four approved EPA methods for Nitrate + Nitrite such as cadmium reduction, hydrazine, vanadium, or enzymatic reduction pathway.

7. System can hold 26 different reagents at one time; 20 reagent positions are able to be chilled at the same time using on board reagent cooling technology as 6 reagents remain at room temperature.

8. Analyzer tray can hold 80 or 120 samples, depending on the size of the sample cup used; comes with two analyzer trays.

9. Uses just 20 - 400 μL of reagent per test, lowering reagent costs and consumption as well as potential hazardous waste.

10. The volume of each reagent is measured and monitored on the system ensuring sufficient volumes for the tests before the run starts.

11. Can track reagent expiration dates in the software to remind analysts when it’s time to remake a solution.

12. System can spike samples automatically.

13. Utilizes a 1000 uL syringe that allows for a wide range of dilutions.

14. System can prepare calibration curves and automatically dilute over-range samples while bracketing samples with QC and other desired controls.

15. Capable of complete automated start-up and shut-down.

16. System able to completely rinse itself out before and after every scheduled run; Samples can run over-night if desired.

17. System automatically turns off the lamp at the end of each run for extended lamp life.

18. Analyzer can also be used as a standalone spectrophotometer.

19. Vendor must be able to supply dedicated technical support to ensure minimum downtime during normal operating hours at no additional charge.

20. Vendor must maintain a dedicated Technical Support telephone line, answered by a qualified Technical Support specialist and permanently manned during normal operating hours.

21. Vendor must maintain a dedicated Technical Support email address, which is monitored at least once per hour during normal operating hours by their own employees and not contracted out labor.

22. Vendor must provide installation and commissioning and at least three-days of on-site training.

23. The system must have at least a one-year warranty on parts and labor beginning on the date of installation.

24. Vendor must provide the opportunity for advanced training, such as regional workshops and webinars, at no additional charge.