Autoclave & Pass-Through Autoclave Steam Sterilizers

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No: ITB FS 25 26 01 for procuring two specialized steam sterilizer autoclaves for the Division of Food Safety Laboratory in Tallahassee, Leon County. The procurement seeks one standard Steam Sterilizer-Autoclave and one Pass-Through Steam Sterilizer-Autoclave with specific technical requirements including precise chamber dimensions, integrated printers, and specific electrical configurations. Sealed bids are due on June 03, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with a public bid opening scheduled for June 04, 2025, at 9:00 AM and anticipated award recommendation posting on June 10, 2025. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including an Acknowledgement Form, Price Sheet, and various certifications related to lobbying, drug-free workplace, and labor practices. The evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and the lowest Grand Total Price, with FDACS reserving the right to make a single award or no award at all.

The solicitation does not explicitly identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendor qualifications include mandatory E-Verify system registration, compliance with drug-free workplace programs, and certifications regarding labor practices and corporate conduct. Vendors must provide a minimum one-year original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranty, commit to on-site training, and offer service contracts with bi-annual preventative maintenance and emergency service within 48 hours. Vendors must also provide a firm fixed unit price for each autoclave and complete delivery and installation within 90 business days of the Department's executed purchase order. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves specialized laboratory equipment requiring precise technical specifications and comprehensive vendor qualifications. Non-Florida vendors may be required to submit an additional attorney opinion to demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations.