16-14 Nutrient Analyzer

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of an automated, discrete photometric analyzer for nutrient analysis and a hot block Kjeldahl digestion system. This procurement is being conducted by Worcester State University, an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on behalf of Worcester County. The nutrient analyzer must be capable of performing up to 7 discrete, sequential analyses including nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, phosphate, phosphorous, total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and silicate. The hot block Kjeldahl digestion system must be able to digest 25 to 50 laboratory samples simultaneously. The contract will require a minimum one-year warranty with a 24-hour service response time. Bids must be submitted by November 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The University will evaluate bids based on pricing for the nutrient analyzer and hot block Kjeldahl digestion system, as well as any discounts for a system purchase, warranty period, annual maintenance agreement costs, and service response time.

The solicitation encourages participation by Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and requires bidders to submit an Affirmative Market Program plan if the total contract value exceeds $50,000. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts also requires all contractors and vendors doing business with the state to provide a Prompt Payment Discount (PPD) for early payments, unless the contractor can provide compelling proof that providing a PPD would be unduly burdensome. The potential contract value or budget range is not provided in the given documents.