Biolytical Commodities-SP w/SS Conditions

This state and local contract opportunity from the state of Illinois, specifically for St. Clair County, is a small purchase with sole source conditions for the procurement of Insti Rapid Antibody qualitative tests for the detection of antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 & Type 2 in human whole blood, fingerstick blood, or plasma. The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking to purchase 30 packs of Insti HIV/HIV-2 Antibody Tests, with 50 tests per pack, and 20 each of Insti HIV/HIV-2 Controls. The total quoted price for the requested items is $25,999.90, and the contract term is a one-time purchase. Responses to this opportunity are due by December 20, 2022, and a pre-bid conference may be held to provide additional information to interested vendors. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder that provides the best overall value to the state.

The contract includes set-aside provisions for small and disadvantaged businesses. Funding for purchases under this contract will come from state and local government budgets, with the specific funding sources and amounts to be determined by the individual government entities issuing orders. Incumbent vendors may be eligible to participate in this new contract opportunity, and the vendor must possess all mandatory qualifications and offer the lowest bid to be awarded the contract.