HemoCue Hb 201+ Microcuvettes Specifications.pdf

Maryland WIC Program Specifications:

HemoCue ® Hb 201 + Microcuvettes

Procurement ID #: BPM043431

EXHIBIT A

Commodity Details

Item: HemoCue ® Hb 201+ Microcuvettes [Item # 111731]

Size: Carton = 4 Vials with 50 Microcuvettes per Vial # of Cartons (1 Carton = 200 Microcuvettes)

Quantity: Maximum quantity of cartons that does not exceed

$50,000

Description :

• The Microcuvette shall be specifically designed to fit into the HemoCue

Hb 201+ Analyzer.

• Cuvette shall fit in the Cuvette holder in only one position to insure proper positioning.

• Chemical method used for the Hemoglobin test is azidemethmoglobin.

• Cuvette is capable of supplying a test range from 0-25.6g/dl

• Sample size of blood required to fill the Cuvette is 10ul.

• Cuvette shall enable a test to be displayed within 60 seconds from insertion of the Cuvette holder into the analyzer.

• Cuvettes do not require refrigeration.

• Batch-to-batch variation: ≤1.5%

• Cuvettes made of polystyrene in one piece.

• Serve as a pipette, test tube and measuring vessel.

• Contain an exact quantity of dry reagent.

Requirements:

• Cuvettes must be packaged in vials of 50 with 4 vials per carton.

• Cuvettes shall be good for two (2) years from the date of manufacture.

• Cuvettes must have an expiration date of a minimum of twelve (12) months from the date received by the Maryland WIC Program.

• The Vendor must be an Authorized Distributor.

• The Vendor must provide a current Distributor Authorization

Letter from manufacturer with bid submission.

Cost: All Inclusive Total Bid Cost Not to Exceed $50,000

The unit cost should include shipping to Zip Code 21742 No Sales Tax / See State of Maryland Controller of the Treasury Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate #30002563

We will not pay for overages. We will only pay for quantity indicated on the purchase order. If however, we receive less than the quantity on the purchase order, we will only pay for the lower quantity.

Payment: Purchase Order

Expected Delivery: May 15, 2024

Freight Terms

Maryland State WIC Program’s freight terms for US domestic shipments are FOB destination, freight pre-paid by the vendor for all shipments.

Shipping Method

• Shipments that are 10 cartons and 200 lbs. or less and meet other FedEx or

UPS Ground guidelines should be shipped by FedEx or UPS Ground.

• All orders must be shipped in no more than 2 deliveries.

• All orders that exceed 10 boxes and 200 lbs. must be palletized.

• No container shipments shall be accepted.

Packaging Instructions

• Vendor shall provide shipping containers (boxes, cartons, etc.)

constructed to provide for handling and shall afford the item protection.

• Vendor shall utilize shipping containers uniform in size whenever possible.

• Vendor shall utilize containers of minimum tare weight and size consistent with the protection required.

• Vendor shall utilize containers that meet the minimum packaging requirements of the common carriers (if so shipped) for acceptance for safe transportation.

Shipment Preparation Carton Preparation

• No individual carton to exceed a maximum weight of 40 lbs.

• The following information shall be clearly placed, stamped, or printed on each box, carton or case. The letters and numbers shall be a minimum of ½ inch in height and in bold print.

o Mark the outside of each shipping carton with the WIC Purchase Order Number o Item Number o Product Description from Purchase Order o English or Spanish

• Mark the total number of cartons being shipped on the outside of each carton (example: 1 of 6, 2 of 6, etc.).

• Packing lists must be attached to the outside of the cartons.

Palletized Loads

• Each pallet shall contain cartons which contain one item number.

• All orders that exceed 10 boxes and 200 lbs. must be palletized and conform to the following specifications:

o All pallets used shall be, at the minimum, a grade A GMA four-way pallet in good condition and measuring 48” (long) and 40” (wide).

o Each pallet shall have three single stringers (runners). One stringer shall be on each side and one in the center running the length of the pallet.

o The pallet shall not have any missing, broken, or split boards. Each pallet shall have five boards in good condition securely fastened on the bottom and seven boards in good condition securely fastened on the top.

o Each pallet shall present a clean appearance with no dirt, grease, or other foreign material on it.

o The product stacked on pallets shall be stacked in a manner that maximizes the trailer cube but does not damage the product.

o Pallets shall not exceed a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs. (908 kilograms).

o All carton labels must be facing outward, and cartons securely shrink- wrapped to pallet.

o Each pallet must be identified as follows: PO Number, Pallet Number: 1 of 6, 2 of 6, etc.

o The vendor / shipper shall ensure that the last pallet loaded shall have a freight bill and / or packing list and it is facing the door of the trailer. Copy of the packing List should be attached to the paperwork.

Delivery Document Preparation

Packing List

Each WIC purchase order number must have a separate packing list. The Vendor shall ensure that all materials shipped shall be accompanied by a standard commercial packing list.

Vendor shall include the following information on the packing list:

• Ship To Address (must match the Purchase Order)

• Ship From Address

• Purchase Order Number

• Item Number / Purchase Order Item Name / Description

• English or Spanish

• Quantity of each Purchase Order Item

• Mark the total number of cartons, pallets and total weight being shipped on packing list(s)

• Packing lists must be attached to the outside of the cartons

Delivery Appointment Scheduling / Advance Shipping Notice

Advanced notice of delivery shall be made by email to Michael.Schoppert@maryland.gov. Please use “Delivery Schedule Request” in the subject line. Follow-up phone calls are encouraged at 240.469.7649 (Mobile) or 301.714.2081(Office) to Mike Schoppert. Deliveries that are not scheduled may be rejected or returned. Delivery information shall include:

• Delivery Date

• Number of Cartons / Pallets

• Purchase Order Number and Item Description

• Tracking Number (If Applicable)

Complete orders shall be shipped to:

Maryland WIC Distribution Center, 947 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21742

Failure of the vendor / shipper to comply shall result in the product being returned at the vendor’s expense.

mailto:Michael.Schoppert@maryland.gov