Boaz Lab Lab Supplies 269136

The State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking quotes for laboratory supplies for The Mitchem Sparks State Diagnostic Lab located in Boaz, AL, with a bid opportunity posted on April 11, 2025, and responses due by April 18, 2025. The procurement involves purchasing specific microbiological testing supplies, including 15 units of Biolog Inc Gen III ID MicroPlates, 15 units of Biolog Inc IF-A Gen III Inoculating Fluid, and 2 units of Biolog Inc AN Inoculating Fluid, with an additional line item for shipping and handling. Suppliers are required to bid on all listed lines and must provide a letter confirming they are a third-party distributor. The jurisdictions associated with this procurement include Greene County and Birmingham City. Evaluation appears to focus on complete bid submission, distributor status, and meeting the specific product specifications outlined in the opportunity.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement follows standard Alabama state contracting requirements, including compliance with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, E-Verify program enrollment, and adherence to state tax and immigration laws. Suppliers must be registered on the Alabama Buys electronic platform and capable of electronic bid submission. The total procurement value is not precisely specified, but involves laboratory diagnostic supplies with associated shipping costs. Potential bidders must carefully review the attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate, which outlines comprehensive terms and conditions governing state procurement opportunities. The opportunity suggests a standard state procurement process with strict compliance requirements for potential vendors seeking to provide specialized laboratory equipment and supplies to the state's diagnostic laboratory system.