270722 - Milk Analyzer / ADPH BCL

The Alabama Department of Public Health, specifically the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories located in Prattville, is seeking to procure a milk analyzer for processing and analyzing milk samples. The procurement opportunity targets a sophisticated piece of laboratory equipment capable of analyzing milk with Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) technology, with specific requirements to test processed or raw milk ranging from skim to 40% cream. The analyzer must be able to evaluate six critical parameters: fat, protein, lactose, total solids, solids non-fat, and freezing point, with a required analysis time of one minute per 6ml sample. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys supplier portal by June 4, 2025, with a key intermediate deadline of May 23, 2025, for submitting any questions related to the procurement. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications, with a focus on new, unused equipment that is acceptable to the original equipment manufacturer. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing that includes transportation, unloading, installation, and debris removal, with all equipment being new and unused.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with state regulations, including tax registration, immigration law compliance, and non-boycott certifications. The contract requires a minimum one-year standard warranty from the date of installation, and vendors must be prepared to furnish additional requested information within five days of receiving a request. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a specialized piece of laboratory equipment with precise technical requirements. Drop shipments are not acceptable, and the equipment must meet stringent operational specifications, including the ability to function in environmental conditions between 5-35 degrees Celsius. The procurement is specific to Autauga County and will be managed through the Alabama Department of Public Health's Bureau of Clinical Laboratories.