Alfa Laval Brew 20LV

The state of Washington, specifically Thurston County, is procuring an Alfa Laval Brew 20LV beverage centrifuge system for use in the Craft Brewing, Cider & Distilling program at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC). The centrifuge is required for the clarification of beverages, microbial reduction, and increasing shelf stability of products such as beer, cider, and seltzers. The procurement includes the Brew 20LV Separation System, Intermediate Service Kit, Major Service Kit, Commissioning Standard Service, an Outlet Turbidity Discharge, and Freight Surcharge, with a total contract value of $75,000.00. The contract has a period of performance ending on 09/19/2024. SPSCC has issued a Sole Source Justification for this procurement, as Alfa Laval is the only US-based vendor supplying low-voltage (240V) beverage centrifuges compatible with the college's existing electrical infrastructure, while other vendors only offer high-voltage (480V) units requiring costly facility upgrades.

The procurement is open to all vendors, but SPSCC has not identified any small or veteran-owned businesses capable of meeting the technical requirements for the low-voltage centrifuge. The college is providing a 10-working day period for other vendors to submit capability statements detailing their ability to meet the stated requirements. In the absence of other capable sources, SPSCC intends to make a sole source award of the contract to Alfa Laval Inc. The procurement is specific to the state of Washington, Thurston County jurisdiction, and SPSCC has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this equipment.