10-Wavelength Black Carbon Monitor

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology for the purchase of one 10-wavelength black carbon monitor for their Air Quality Program. The monitor must be capable of measuring optical absorption at 10 different wavelengths to provide valuable information about particle sources and composition. The unit must be delivered by April 17, 2017 to a location in Lacey, Washington. Bids will be accepted electronically, by fax, or hand-delivered, and must be received by March 21, 2017 at 5:00 PM local time. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the contract will allow for future purchase orders on an as-needed basis for one year from the original award date. The bid price must remain firm and fixed for 60 days from the due date, and all costs, including freight, must be included in the unit price. The purchasing agency reserves the right to request samples or literature, and any exceptions to the stated specifications must be accompanied by supporting documentation. The agency also reserves the right to award on an all-or-nothing basis to reduce administrative costs.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this procurement is not explicitly stated.