MICROSCOPE SYSTEM.pdf

This document is a Scope of Work for a Microscope System procurement issued by the Department of Public Health in the State of California. The procurement seeks to acquire a high-quality microscope system to be used in various clinical and research laboratories across the state. The system must include a compound microscope, LED illumination, digital camera, and integrated software. Respondents must provide unit pricing for the microscope system as well as any associated accessories, training, and maintenance services. Responses are due by January 15, 2023, and a mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on December 10, 2022. The contract term is for 3 years with two 1-year renewal options.

The procurement is set aside for small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). The incumbent provider is ABC Microscope Solutions, whose current contract expires on June 30, 2023. The project is funded through the state's annual public health budget allocations. A total budget of $1.2 million has been approved for this procurement, with a not-to-exceed unit price of $25,000 per microscope system.