Dept. Of Agriculture - Boaz Lab - Laboratory Plates

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is issuing a Quick Quote solicitation for laboratory plates required by the Mitchem Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory located in Boaz, Alabama (Etowah County jurisdiction). The procurement seeks TREK Diagnostic Systems Sensititre Vet Bovine BOPO7F Plates (Catalog Number NC3360082) manufactured in the United Kingdom, with a requirement for six boxes containing ten plates per box, each with a two-year shelf life. Suppliers must submit separate pricing for the laboratory plates (per unit) and shipping and handling charges, including applicable tariffs, with delivery to 1833 Industrial Blvd., Boaz, AL 35957. All participating suppliers must maintain an established quality assurance program with ISO accreditation for the distribution of medical and scientific products and must warrant that products will perform satisfactorily, agreeing to replace non-performing products at no charge or refund the purchase price if failure is not due to misuse. Suppliers proposing alternative products must submit complete model and part numbers along with descriptive and technical literature for evaluation; literature from previous solicitations will not be accepted. The solicitation deadline is March 30, 2026, and suppliers must submit responses electronically through the Alabama Buys system after registering and indicating participation prior to the close date and time. Questions regarding bid submission may be directed to the Alabama Buys helpdesk at (334) 353-0700, while technical inquiries should be directed to Dr. Brigetta Hughes or Delilah Ballentine at (256) 593-2995.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types such as disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other protected classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The procurement is subject to the Standard Terms and Conditions for Quick Quotes from the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and governed by Alabama state law, with venue in Montgomery, Alabama. All suppliers must certify compliance with state sales tax registration requirements, federal immigration law through E-Verify enrollment, and the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated award value or budget range for this solicitation. Contracts resulting from this award are subject to proration and non-appropriation provisions and may be cancelled by the Chief Procurement Officer for justifiable cause with 72 hours' notice.