Autoclaves

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of two small autoclave steam sterilizers. The required technical specifications include a minimum chamber size, capability for gravity or liquid run cycles, an integrated printer, and a single vertical sliding door. The ITB was released on November 18, 2022, with bids due on December 8, 2022, and a public bid opening on December 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET. FDACS intends to make a single award or no award based on the best interest of the state. Bidders must complete and submit the provided Price Sheet, and the contract award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The successful vendor must provide a minimum one-year warranty, deliver the autoclaves within 90 days of the purchase order, and offer service contracts with quarterly preventative maintenance and on-site emergency service.

The ITB includes preferences for Florida-based businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and veteran business enterprises in the case of identical bids. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the budget range is not provided. If less than two responsive bids are received, FDACS may negotiate with the single responsive vendor. The autoclaves will serve Leon County and the City of Tampa in the state of Florida.