RUSH 25468 LAB UHPLC Tandem Mass Spec revised~2.pdf

This is a Purchase Request Form and technical specifications from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for procuring a Liquid Chromatograph/Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS/MS) system. The agency intends to purchase an ultra-high-performance instrument to analyze per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water samples using USEPA Method 533, with the total procurement estimated at $450,000.00. The proposed contract period spans from 10/28/2024 to 5/23/2025, with the instrument to be delivered, installed, and fully functional within 60 days of the bid award.

The procurement is partially funded by a grant from BOW, with $126,097 already allocated toward PFAS initiatives, and the IEPA agreeing to contribute the remaining funds. The system specifications are highly detailed, requiring specific capabilities such as analyzing multiple methods, operating at high pressures and flow rates, and meeting stringent sensitivity and performance requirements. The vendor must provide a comprehensive two-year warranty, on-site training, software updates, and guarantee a 10-year usable life for the LC/MS/MS system. The procurement method is listed as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), with the primary goal of meeting state and federal regulatory monitoring and compliance requirements for PFAS analysis.