Program Approval.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- BPM006714
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- Arizona
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This is a program approval email correspondence regarding the solicitation results for RFQ BPM006714 for Pipette Calibrations, Maintenance and Repair Services from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). The Arizona State Public Health Laboratory (ASPHL) and Radiation Measurement Laboratory (RML) solicited proposals for comprehensive pipette calibration, maintenance, and repair services for single and multi-channel pipettes used across multiple certification and accreditation programs, including CLIA, ISO/IEC 17025, and EPA standards. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2025, with proposals due on May 7, 2025. The procurement seeks one contractor to provide periodic recertification, calibration, repair, and preventative maintenance services for laboratory pipette equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
The email chain dated May 22-23, 2025, documents the internal approval process wherein Karla Varela Garcia, Procurement Specialist at ADHS, requested confirmation from Kathryn Wangsness, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory, regarding the recommendation for contract award to ECS Metrology LLC, identified as the low bidder. Kathryn Wangsness confirmed agreement with the vendor recommendation on May 23, 2025, and the procurement specialist indicated approval would proceed. No specific pricing terms, budget amounts, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in this approval documentation.
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Karla Varela Garcia <karla.varela@azdhs.gov>
Re: For Program Review | Solicitation Results: RFQ BPM006714 – Pipette Calibrations, Maintenance and Repair Services 1 message
Karla Varela Garcia <karla.varela@azdhs.gov> Fri, May 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM To: Kathryn Wangsness <kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov> Cc: Melissa Spencer <melissa.spencer@azdhs.gov>, Denel Pickering <denel.pickering@azdhs.gov>, Drew Francis <drew.francis@azdhs.gov>, Carla Estigarribia <carla.estigarribia@azdhs.gov>, Jacqueline Ortega-Avila <jacqueline.ortega-avila@azdhs.gov>, Kate Fitzpatrick <kathryn.fitzpatrick@azdhs.gov>
Much appreciated, Kathryn. Have a great weekend. Thank you!
Sincerely, Karla Varela Procurement Specialist Arizona Department of Health Services
Office hours: Teleworking
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 530 Phoenix, AZ 85007
480.352.3211 Website: www.azdhs.gov
On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM Kathryn Wangsness <kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov> wrote:
I am in agreement with that vendor - thanks
Kathryn Wangsness, MHA (she/her) Deputy Bureau Chief Arizona State Public Health Laboratory Chemistry and Laboratory Licensure/Certification Support Services/Operations and Environmental Epidemiology
250 N. 17TH Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.568.2449 (Cell)
602.364.0724 (Desk) kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov www.azdhs.gov/lab
Please tell us how we are doing https://forms.gle/yhCJ5CSeNiYekvQf8
On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM Karla Varela Garcia <karla.varela@azdhs.gov> wrote:
5/23/25, 4:58 PM State of Arizona Mail - Re: For Program Review | Solicitation Results: RFQ BPM006714 – Pipette Calibrations, Maintenance and R… https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=aeeabf663c&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-a:r-4626330564250268934%7Cmsg-a:r-71499986587320162… 1/2 https://www.azdhs.gov/ mailto:kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov mailto:kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/state-laboratory https://forms.gle/yhCJ5CSeNiYekvQf8 https://forms.gle/yhCJ5CSeNiYekvQf8 mailto:karla.varela@azdhs.gov
My pleasure, Kathryn!
Can you advise if you are in agreement with the recommendation of ECS Metrology LLC for contract award? Please let us know. Thanks!
Sincerely, Karla Varela Procurement Specialist Arizona Department of Health Services
Office hours: Teleworking
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 530 Phoenix, AZ 85007
480.352.3211 Website: www.azdhs.gov
On Thu, May 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM Kathryn Wangsness <kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov> wrote:
There is no specific reason I was just clarifying the second tab - like Melissa I have no other questions for the bidder that submitted the low bid.
Thank you for working with us on them.
Kathryn Wangsness, MHA (she/her) Deputy Bureau Chief Arizona State Public Health Laboratory 250 N. 17th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85007 Desk: 602.364.0724 Cell: 602.568.2449 kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov
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5/23/25, 4:58 PM State of Arizona Mail - Re: For Program Review | Solicitation Results: RFQ BPM006714 – Pipette Calibrations, Maintenance and R… https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=aeeabf663c&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-a:r-4626330564250268934%7Cmsg-a:r-71499986587320162… 2/2 https://www.azdhs.gov/ mailto:kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov mailto:kathryn.wangsness@azdhs.gov
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