BCL-G58-Microbial Surveillance-Clear Labs-Micro-Sole Source

The Alabama Bureau of Clinical Laboratories is soliciting proposals for a sole-source procurement of microbial surveillance equipment through a Quick Quotes process. The procurement specifically requires two items: the Clear Ix Microbial Surveillance WGS Reagent v2.0 & Automation Bundle-Lite (Item 90030, Quantity 1) and the Clear Ix Microbial Surveillance WGS Reagent v2.0 & Automation Bundle (Item 900015, Quantity 1), with shipping included and no alternates or substitutions permitted. The selected vendor must deliver equipment ready to ship within ten business days following purchase order award, as timely delivery is critical to prevent disruption of laboratory testing operations. All proposals must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys, with a response deadline of March 27, 2026. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids and retains the right not to award based on budget restrictions.

Vendors responding to this procurement must be registered with Alabama Buys and comply with Alabama state law and the Alabama Department of Finance Administrative Code. Qualifying vendors must meet state tax certification requirements, enroll in E-Verify if employing workers in Alabama, register as foreign corporations if applicable, and comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. The solicitation does not specify particular set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must be prepared to accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendor or existing contractor is identified for this sole-source procurement.