Contagious equine metritis culture media

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) culture media consisting of Chocolated Eugon agar and Modified Timoney Shin agar. The Department estimates an annual purchase of 20,000 plates (10,000 of each type) and the contract term will commence on July 1, 2022. Bidders must provide a Certificate of Analysis, be approved by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), and demonstrate that the media is equivalent to NVSL standards. Bidders must also have the ability to deliver up to 2,000 plates of each media per month during the import season (November to February) and up to 1,000 plates of each media within a one-week timeframe. Sealed bids are due by May 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET, and the public bid opening will be held on May 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET via teleconference. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest total price, and the Department reserves the right to make a single award or no award. The Department may renew the contract annually for up to three years.

The contract(s) will be for the state of Florida, specifically targeting the jurisdictions of Leon County and Tampa City. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are provided. The Department is seeking to obtain the most advantageous pricing and delivery terms, but no incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges are specified. The contract is subject to annual appropriation by the legislature.