Intent to Award.doc

South Carolina Department of Corrections

4420 Broad River Rd

Columbia, SC 29210 Bidder’s right to protest as listed in section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this award. THIS IS A STATEMENT OF INTENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AND BECOMES THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF AWARD EFFECTIVE 4:00 PM, LOCAL TIME, September 27, 2021. PROTEST TO BE FILED WITH:

Chief Procurement Officer

Materials Management Office

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Facsimile: 803-737-0639

E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us

INTENET TO AWARD

Posting Date: September 16, 2021 Solicitation :

5400021847 Issue Date :

08/13/2021 Opening Date : 09/07/2021 @ 10 AM Description : Drug Testing Sticks and iCups Initial Contract Dates: 09/28/2021 - 09/27/2022

Potential Contract Dates: 09/28/2021 - 09/27/2026 Lot A & B Awarded To:

Redwood Toxicology Laboratory Inc.

PO Box 734494

Chicago, IL 60695

(800) 255-2159 bids@redwoodtoxicology.com

Vendor#:

7000041168

Evaluated Amount: $39,450.00 Awarded Amount: $39,450.00 Total Potential Contract Value: $197,250.00

LOT A:

Product Catg.: 19336 - Diagnostic Reagents and Supplies

Item Description: 9-panel iCup

Tendering Text: The following specifications are minimum requirements for the iCups:

a) The test must use an immunoassay method that meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial distribution.

b) The test, where applicable, shall meet the cutoff detection levels as shown. (THC 50, OXY 100, BZO 300, BUP 10, ETG 500, Meth 1000, AMP 1000, OPI 300, COC 300)

c) The test must be non-instrument based, free of plumbing and electrical systems, with an ease of use based in practical portable field application and use.

d) The test must have the ability to perform regular control tests to ensure accuracy and reliability of the product and must not require pipetting.

e) Contractor will be required to provide multi-panel test cups that will include nine (9) different substances (THC, methamphetamine, amphetamine, oxycodone, benzodiazepine, cocaine, opiate, suboxone, and alcohol.)

f) The test must be completely portable. The use of a timer is required. The presence of a control line should be the indicator that there is sufficient specimen volume, adequate wicking, and correct procedural technique.

g) Test time to completion once the operator begins the test must not exceed 5 minutes.

h) The results of the test must be stable and readable for at least 10 minutes following test initiation without additional manipulation or storage in an airtight receptacle.

i) The test must have a minimum of 18 months shelf life with manufacturer’s expiration date no less than that from the date of shipment to SCDC.

j) The Offeror must provide a free of charge toxicology expert/technical contact to assist with any questions about product performance and cross-reactivity issues.

k) The Offeror must supply at no additional charge all training materials, pamphlets and manuals necessary for statewide training of the method and testing procedures.

LOT B:

Product Catg.: 19336 - Diagnostic Reagents and Supplies

Item Description: 1-panel dip stick Oxycodone

Tendering Text: The following specifications are minimum requirements for the dip stick tests:

a) Contractor will be required to provide single-panel dip sticks for three (3) different drugs (oxycodone, benzodiazepine, and suboxone.)

b) The test must use an immunoassay method that meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial distribution.

c) The test, where applicable, shall meet the cutoff detection levels as listed below.

Line 2: Oxycodone – 100 ng/mL

d) The test must be non-instrument based, free of plumbing and electrical systems, with an ease of use based in practical portable field application and use.

e) The test must have the ability to perform regular control tests to ensure accuracy and reliability of the product and must not require pipetting.

f) The test must be completely portable. SCDC will consider dip-sticks that do and do not require use of timer. The presence of a control line should be the indicator that there is sufficient specimen volume, adequate wicking, and correct procedural technique.

g) Test time to completion once the operator begins the test must not exceed 5 minutes.

h) The results of the test must be stable and readable for at least 30 minutes without additional manipulation or storage in an airtight receptacle.

i) The test must have a minimum of 18 months shelf life, with manufacturer’s expiration date no less than that from the date of shipment to SCDC.

j) The Offeror must provide a free of charge toxicology expert/technical contact to assist with any questions about product performance and cross-reactivity issues.

k) The Offeror must supply at no additional charge all training materials, pamphlets and manuals necessary for statewide training of the method and testing procedures.

Brand/Model Offered: One Step Drug Screen Test – Oxycodone #011020037

Product Catg.: 19336 - Diagnostic Reagents and Supplies

Item Description: 1-panel dip stick Benzodiazepine

Tendering Text: The following specifications are minimum requirements for the dip stick tests:

a) Contractor will be required to provide single-panel dip sticks for three (3) different drugs (oxycodone, benzodiazepine, and suboxone.)

b) The test must use an immunoassay method that meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial distribution.

c) The test, where applicable, shall meet the cutoff detection levels as listed below.

Line 3: Benzodiazepine – 300 ng/mL

d) The test must be non-instrument based, free of plumbing and electrical systems, with an ease of use based in practical portable field application and use.

e) The test must have the ability to perform regular control tests to ensure accuracy and reliability of the product and must not require pipetting.

f) The test must be completely portable. SCDC will consider dip-sticks that do and do not require use of timer. The presence of a control line should be the indicator that there is sufficient specimen volume, adequate wicking, and correct procedural technique.

g) Test time to completion once the operator begins the test must not exceed 5 minutes.

h) The results of the test must be stable and readable for at least 30 minutes without additional manipulation or storage in an airtight receptacle.

i) The test must have a minimum of 18 months shelf life, with manufacturer’s expiration date no less than that from the date of shipment to SCDC.

j) The Offeror must provide a free of charge toxicology expert/technical contact to assist with any questions about product performance and cross-reactivity issues.

k) The Offeror must supply at no additional charge all training materials, pamphlets and manuals necessary for statewide training of the method and testing procedures.

Brand/Model Offered: One Step Drug Screen Test – Benzodiazepine #01120022

Product Catg.: 19336 - Diagnostic Reagents and Supplies

Item Description: 1-panel dip stick Suboxone

Tendering Text: The following specifications are minimum requirements for the dip stick tests:

a) Contractor will be required to provide single-panel dip sticks for three (3) different drugs (oxycodone, benzodiazepine, and suboxone.)

b) The test must use an immunoassay method that meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial distribution.

c) The test, where applicable, shall meet the cutoff detection levels as listed below.

Line 4: Suboxone (Buprenorphine) – 10ng/mL

d) The test must be non-instrument based, free of plumbing and electrical systems, with an ease of use based in practical portable field application and use.

e) The test must have the ability to perform regular control tests to ensure accuracy and reliability of the product and must not require pipetting.

f) The test must be completely portable. SCDC will consider dip-sticks that do and do not require use of timer. The presence of a control line should be the indicator that there is sufficient specimen volume, adequate wicking, and correct procedural technique.

g) Test time to completion once the operator begins the test must not exceed 5 minutes.

h) The results of the test must be stable and readable for at least 30 minutes without additional manipulation or storage in an airtight receptacle.

i) The test must have a minimum of 18 months shelf life, with manufacturer’s expiration date no less than that from the date of shipment to SCDC.

j) The Offeror must provide a free of charge toxicology expert/technical contact to assist with any questions about product performance and cross-reactivity issues.

k) The Offeror must supply at no additional charge all training materials, pamphlets and manuals necessary for statewide training of the method and testing procedures.

Brand/Model Offered: One Step Drug Screen Test – Suboxone #011020173

Buyer: Megan Leath Director of Procurement: Ruthie Bishop, CPPB

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