Autoclaves

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking to obtain competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of two small autoclave steam sterilizers. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) is open to vendors across the state of Florida, specifically in the jurisdictions of Leon County and Tampa City. The ITB outlines detailed technical specifications for the autoclaves, including requirements for the sterilization chamber size, run cycle options, integrated printer, electrical power, and delivery and installation parameters. Bids are due by February 3, 2023 at 5pm EST, and a public bid opening is scheduled for February 6, 2023 at 10am EST. FDACS intends to make a single award or no award, as determined to be in the state's best interest. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest total price, and the awarded vendor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on the equipment and offer service contracts for preventative maintenance and emergency repair.

The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the ITB does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not specify a budget range or anticipated award value, but it does state that FDACS reserves the right to purchase additional quantities of the autoclaves within 12 months of the award at the same terms and pricing.