NOTICE OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE # 301-131 RFX 3150006286.pdf

The document is a Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase from the Mississippi State Department of Health, specifically Request for Proposal #3150006286, targeting the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) Environmental Microbiology Section. The procurement seeks to purchase microbiological testing reagents from Idexx Laboratories, including WP200I Gamma Irrad Colliert, WV120SBST-200 Vessels, WHPC-100 HPC Simple Multi Dose, and other specialized laboratory testing products. The total procurement value is $310,883.40, with quantities ranging from 1 to 480 kits across 8 different product lines. Notices/objections will be accepted until May 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (CST).

The sole source justification is based on Idexx Laboratories being the only supplier of EPA and FDA-approved reagents for total coliform and E. coli testing in drinking and dairy water. The Mississippi Department of Health has determined that these specific reagents are necessary to maintain certification for microbiology testing and meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. The pricing is valid from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with all shipping costs included and all applicable discounts explored and applied. If no alternative sources are identified, the department will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board to validate the single-source procurement.