Annual maintenance on beckman coulter

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking qualified contractors to provide annual maintenance and repair services for a Beckman Coulter Multisizer 4 particle analyzer located at the Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center in West Columbia, Richland County. The solicitation covers a one-year initial contract term with potential for four automatic annual renewals, creating a total possible contract period of five years. Contractors will be responsible for performing annual inspections, providing repair services and parts as needed, and submitting written reports following each service visit. Services must be delivered during standard operating hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday), with a minimum 24-hour advance notice requirement and technicians expected to respond to service requests within three business days and complete on-site repairs within one week of initial contact. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit pricing, with the contract price required to be fixed and inclusive of all associated costs including parts, materials, labor, travel expenses, and miscellaneous repair costs. Key submission deadlines include March 2, 2022, at 12:00 noon EST for prospective bidder questions, and March 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. EST as the final bid submission deadline.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders may claim South Carolina resident contractor or subcontractor preferences if they meet statutory requirements. Potential bidders must be registered as a South Carolina vendor and possess extensive knowledge and demonstrated skills in repairing Beckman Coulter equipment, with a requirement to use only manufacturer-approved parts. Contractors must also maintain appropriate insurance and licenses. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documents, the contract will cover annual maintenance services for a specialized scientific instrument. Bidders are required to submit proposals either online through the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) or as a sealed hard copy to the SCDNR Procurement Office. The procurement allows for submission in English and requires pricing in U.S. dollars, with bidders required to hold their proposals open for a minimum of 90 calendar days after the opening date. Successful bidders must comply with all applicable state certifications, ethics requirements, and procurement regulations.