Analyzers and Microcuvettes - DHSS

The State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting bids for hemoglobin analyzers and compatible microcuvettes for the Bureau of WIC and Nutrition Services. The procurement seeks battery-powered analyzers with specific technical requirements, including CLIA waiver status, factory calibration, AC adapter capability, minimum 100-hour battery life, error code functionality, and the ability to provide test results within 60 seconds. Microcuvettes must be supplied in 200-count boxes with a minimum three-month shelf life after opening and must be compatible with the proposed analyzer. The RFP requires vendors to provide pricing for the initial one-year contract period and two optional one-year renewal periods, with pricing to include all training costs, hazardous waste disposal, and a minimum two-year warranty on parts and labor. The solicitation was posted on June 21, 2018, with responses due by July 10, 2018, at 8:00 PM GMT, and will be accepted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copy submissions to the Division of Purchasing. HemoCue Hb 201+ #111716 is referenced as the brand standard, with equivalent products also being considered.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all vendors without preferential treatment for small businesses, minority-owned, or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, and no specific budget range is provided. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the DHSS Bureau of WIC and Nutrition Services located in Jefferson City, Missouri, with payment terms set at Net 45 days. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor based on providing the best value to the state, considering factors such as pricing, product specifications, warranty, and overall compliance with the RFP requirements. The geographic scope includes Clark County and the broader state of Missouri, with the potential for a three-year contract duration when including the initial term and two optional renewal periods.