BCL25*263055-A87-Phenova-Plate Count Study-Mobile

The Bureau of Clinical Laboratories is seeking to procure two specific microbiological testing items for its Mobile Division through a quick quote solicitation. The procurement involves acquiring one WS Heterotrophic Plate Count study (Study ID: WSM0425) and one WS Micro Quantitative Set (Study ID: WSM0425), targeting research or diagnostic purposes in clinical laboratory settings. The contract opportunity is localized to Mobile County and Mobile City in Alabama, with a specific shipping address at 757 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608. The procurement timeline is relatively compressed, with vendors required to ship all items within two weeks of receiving the purchase order, and the response deadline set for March 15, 2025. Vendors must provide detailed shipping costs as part of their quote and must be registered in Alabama Buys, the state's electronic procurement platform. The solicitation follows standard state procurement protocols, as outlined in the attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document dated December 18, 2024.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, vendors must comply with Alabama's standard procurement requirements, including immigration verification through E-Verify and adherence to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. The state reserves comprehensive rights in the procurement process, including the ability to analyze cost realism, request supplier qualifications, and inspect delivered products. Potential respondents must be prepared for potential contract cancellation with appropriate notice and understand that all legal proceedings would occur in Montgomery, Alabama, under Alabama state law. The procurement appears to be a standardized state-level contract with potential for precise scientific equipment or service procurement, though specific budget ranges or award values are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Interested vendors must carefully review the attached Standard Boilerplate document to ensure full compliance with state procurement regulations.