EXP2597_PUR7776.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (NSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

41113000 Chemical evaluation instruments and supplies 41113600 Electrical measuring and testing equipment and accessories 41116000 Clinical and diagnostic analyzer reagents 81101706 Analyzer, Laboratory, Maintenance Service

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

Three Years

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection, Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL)

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute, or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The DOH BPHL has the need to purchase two systems, including software, reagents, and maintenance services for the identification of nucleic acid sequences for the Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville laboratories. These instruments and reagents will support the outbreak detection activities for viral diseases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

DOH needs a platform that provides rapid, real-time genomic surveillance, enabling public health officials and epidemiologists to make actionable and timely decisions. It’s critical to perform the

AGENCY: Florida Department of Health (DOH)

TITLE: Clear Labs, Inc.

Short description of the commodity or services desired: Clear Labs molecular testing equipment and supplies.

CONTACT

Name: Chris Lowery Address:4052 Baldy Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: 850-245-4530 Email: Christina.Lowery@flhealth.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: EXP2597

Date posted: 12/6/2024 Last day for receipt of information: 12/30/2024

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

testing within twenty-four hours in order to minimize the distress of clients as well as prevent the spread of viruses.

In accordance with Chapter 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, the DOH BPHL requests authorization to purchase, as a single source, two Clear Dx™ Instrument Systems, including software, reagents, and maintenance services, from Clear Labs, Inc.

Intended Single Source:

Clear Labs Inc.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$2,992,704.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, services or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

• Clear Labs, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of Clear Dx™ Instrument system, software, reagents, and equipment in the United States.

• The Clear Dx system is the only system that can provide an eighteen-hour turnaround time. It is in the best interest of the state to purchase these systems for rapid real-time results, enabling timely identification and decisions for the treatment of clients throughout the state of Florida.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Allegra Small, Purchasing Director

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.