TKN_Digestion_Block.pdf

RFQ

WQLM 250616

TKN DIGESTION BLOCK

Escambia County

213 Palafox Place

Pensacola, FL 32502-5822

RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2025

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: July 7, 2025

RESPONSE DEADLINE: July 10, 2025, 12:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/escambiacountyfl https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

Escambia County

RFQ

TKN Digestion Block

1. Introduction

2. Project Details

3. General Terms and Conditions

4. Pricing Table

5. Vendor Submissions

RFQ #WQLM 250616

Title: TKN Digestion Block

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

The Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory (ECWQL) located at 3363 West Park Place in Pensacola, Florida requires a TKN hot block that conforms to the requirements in EPA 351.2 and Standard Methods

4500-NorgD. For questions, please contact Amber McCarver, ECWQL Manager, at Email:

armccarver@myescambia.com or Call: 850-595-1873.

1.2. Contact Information

Amber McCarver

Lab Manager

3363 West Park Place

Pensacola, FL 32505

Email: armccarver@myescambia.com

Phone: (850) 595-3449

Department:

Natural Resources

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date June 25, 2025

Question Submission Deadline July 7, 2025, 5:00pm

Quote Submission Deadline July 10, 2025, 12:00pm

2. Project Details

2.1. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

Escambia County is accepting electronic quote submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with

OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

2.2. Scope of Work or Project Details

The ECWQL requires a TKN hot block that conforms to the requirements in EPA 351.2 and Standard

Methods 4500-NorgD. The unit should have all of the below features:

• Include both the heading block, controller, sample tube racks and a set of sample tubes, and the manifold.

mailto:armccarver@myescambia.com tel:(850)595-3449 https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/3340/signup

• Electrical: must work with 220 V electrical outlet

• Controller should be programmable and allow for user selection of temperatures, ramp rates and times. Digestion protocols must be savable and selectable.

• Block must be made with non-corrosive material.

• Block must be able to achieve and hold 380C for 30 minutes.

• Block must fit 100 mL round bottle tubes for TKN analysis

• Block must have 40 or more positions for QC and sample digestions.

The service must include:

• Vendor must provide technical support and repair services. Vendor must keep parts in inventory for repairs.

• Vendor shall provide a warranty period of at least one year covering any defects in materials or workmanship. If the warranty is included in the price, please put "0" for the warranty line item in the bid.

Use Itemized Quotation Pricing Sheet as Bid Form.

3. General Terms and Conditions

Escambia County General Terms and Conditions apply to all Purchase Orders resulting from a request for quotes. See the full list of terms and conditions here:

https://myescambia.com/our-services/purchasing/vendor-registration/uniform-contract-format

If you are performing work on Escambia County property, you must provide proof of a certificate of insurance that meets the County’s standard requirements and lists Escambia County as an additional insured. Vendors should contact the designated department or project representative to confirm specific insurance requirements before proceeding with work.

4. Pricing Table

Please indicate the line-item prices in the location specified in the pricing table. If a line item is included in the cost of another line item or has no cost, please indicate "0" for the unit cost. If a line item is not applicable (you do not carry the item), then please select "No bid". All quantities are estimates only and https://myescambia.com/our-services/purchasing/vendor-registration/uniform-contract-format not guaranteed. The County expressly reserves the right to increase, decrease, or delete any class, item, or part of the Work.

HOT BLOCK UNIT

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

1 TKN Hot Block 1 each

2 Controller 1 each

3 Teardrop Stoppers, glass (one set for the number of positions on the block)

1 each

4 Cooling Stand 1 each

5 Warrenty 1 each

6 Shipping & Handling 1 each

TOTAL

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

7 Additional Rack 1 each

8 Digestion tubes, 100 mL straight (one set for the number of positions on the block)

1 each

TOTAL

5. Vendor Submissions

5.1. I understand that this is a written quote request not a formal bid or solicitation. *

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

5.2. I confirm that the pricing submitted in the Pricing Table is valid for the purposes of this written quote request*

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

5.3. Supporting Documents or Specifications for Quotes

Please upload any supporting documents for your quote here such as technical or detailed specifications for solution provided.

5.4. Proof of Sunbiz Registration*

Please provide proof of Sunbiz registration in your submission packet for the quote. Vendors outside the State of Florida are still eligible to participate in purchases with Escambia County, but you must register in Sunbiz before we can issue a payment or finalize the award.

*Response required

5.5. W-9*

Please Provide a copy of your W-9. If awarded the quote, the department will need your W9 to add you to our system for issuing a Purchase Order.

*Response required

5.6. Does the instrument quoted have at least 40 positions for 100 mL tubes?* ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

5.7. Does the instrument quoted meet the requirements of methods EPA 351.2 and SM 4500NorgD?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

5.8. Does the instrument quoted have a fully programmable controller?* ☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

5.9. Will the unit work on a 220 V electrical outlet?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required