23-CLS-2913 - Request for Quote - Panther Instrument

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking a vendor to provide one (1) Panther Instrument System, DX Continuous Fluid and Waste, Model # PRD-04173, as well as thirty-six (36) months of software support for the Panther Fusion Plus Standard. The vendor must deliver the goods within 30 days of the purchase order. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive quote, and the pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, including any applicable freight, shipping, and handling costs, as well as California sales tax. The vendor must complete and submit several required forms, including the Bidder Declaration, Commercially Useful Function (CUF), DVBE Declaration (if applicable), Darfur, Cal Recycled Content, Payee Data Record, and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure & Factsheet. The request for quote (RFQ) has a due date of 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

The RFQ is open to all qualified vendors, but includes specific requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). DVBE vendors must complete the DVBE Declaration form and meet the outlined certification requirements, including ownership percentages and tax return submissions. The RFQ does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on the budget range for this procurement. The contract will be governed by the DGS IT General Provisions.