Aperio GT 450 slide scanner package and software

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of an Aperio GT 450 high performance, brightfield whole slide scanner package, including a viewing station and software. The Department is requesting bids for one (1) Aperio GT 450 slide scanner package, which must include the scanner, SAM server software, viewing station, and G450 SAM server. Key requirements include on-site installation, one year warranty, and training for designated personnel. Bids are due by May 10, 2023 at 5:00PM ET, with a public bid opening on May 11, 2023. The Department intends to make a single award or no award based on the best interest of the state, with the award going to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total price. The Department reserves the right to negotiate with a single responsive bidder if less than two bids are received. Funding for this procurement is subject to annual legislative appropriation.

This procurement is open to all vendors statewide, with the primary jurisdictions being Osceola County and the Lake Harbor CDP. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for this procurement is not specified, but it is subject to annual legislative appropriation.