Contractor to provide analysis of equine urine and blood samples for identification of substances and residues that may be seized or otherwise acquired

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive analysis of equine urine and blood samples for identifying substances and residues that may be seized or otherwise acquired. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 6915 Z1, targeting laboratory services specific to equine sample testing. Key deliverables include sample collection, processing, shipment, test barn supply inventory management, and detailed testing with specific turnaround times, including screening reports within 3 business days and confirmatory analyses within 5 business days. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals on a 100-point scale, with 25 points for Corporate Overview, 55 points for Technical Approach, and 20 points for Cost Proposal, with potential additional oral interview points bringing the total to 110 points. Proposals must be submitted by November 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated contract start date of January 20, 2025. The initial contract term is two years, with options to renew for five additional one-year periods, and the State reserves the right to award to a single or multiple vendors.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond, indicating an open competitive procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. The contract is not exclusive, allowing the State to contract for similar services from other sources. A performance bond of $20,000 will be required from the selected vendor. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the Cost Proposal document includes detailed pricing structures for various sample analyses, including paired blood and urine samples, single matrix blood samples, and analysis of substances with and without labeled ingredients. The pricing will be considered public records, and the State will evaluate cost proposals using a formula that awards maximum points to the lowest cost submission, with other proposals receiving proportional points. The State also reserves the right to terminate the contract for breach or lack of funding, providing flexibility in the contractual arrangement.