Chemistry Analyzer

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services' Life Skills & Transition Center issued Invitation for Bid SRC000404 for one new benchtop chemistry analyzer, with questions due August 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT and bid responses due August 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT. Both deadlines have passed as of today. The source names no set-aside, preference, or eligibility restriction.

The baseline specification is the Piccolo Xpress Chemistry Analyzer (Model 07P05-50) or equivalent, described as a single benchtop, CLIA-waived chemiluminescent immunoassay analyzer. Required features include a touch screen, USB data transfer and printout readout, and interface with the Orchard Information System. Physical limits are 5 to 10 inches wide, 7 to 12 inches deep, 11 to 15 inches high, and 11 to 15 pounds. The unit must run a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 31 tests, accept a minimum sample of 100 microliters, deliver results in a minimum of 12 minutes, and use reagent discs. Equipment must be new and in current production. The bidder must provide a minimum 5-year manufacturer warranty starting on confirmed delivery receipt, online and phone technical support during state business hours or one-business-day response, a dedicated service provider, and virtual training at no cost to the state.

Delivery is due within 60 days of contract signature to the Life Skills & Transition Center in Grafton, North Dakota. The contract runs from its effective date through June 30, 2027, with no automatic renewal. The end date may be adjusted if the bidder is the manufacturer and the contract is needed to maintain the 5-year warranty. Award goes to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive price meeting all specifications, on an "all or none" basis. Pricing must be firm-fixed, in U.S. currency, inclusive of freight and discounts, and exclusive of federal and state taxes. Payment is due within 45 calendar days of a correct invoice after inspection and acceptance, and no advance payments are made. Insurance requires $2 million in commercial general liability and $5 million in cyber liability for data hosting.

Procurement Officer Phaden Marcellais (pmarcellais@nd.gov, 701-328-1379) is the point of contact. Solicitation Amendment 1 corrected the question and response deadlines in the NDBuys system and is procedural only.