Dept. Of Agriculture - Pesticide Residue Lab - Lab Supplies & QuEChERS

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking quotes for laboratory supplies for the Pesticide Residue Laboratory located in Auburn, Alabama. The procurement specifically targets two primary QuEChERS laboratory items: a 6g MgSO, 1.5g Ch3Choona Mylar Pouch and QuEChERS 1200mg MgSO4/400mg PSA/400mg CEC18 15mL CT tubes, with vendors required to quote for three packages of 50 units each. Vendors must submit quotes through the Alabama Buys portal and possess an established quality assurance program with ISO accreditation for medical and scientific product distribution. All participating vendors are required to warranty products and replace or refund items that do not perform satisfactorily. The solicitation requires electronic submission with a specific point of contact, Zachary Sealy, who can be reached at (334) 780-0703. The quote submission window opens on February 28, 2025, with a firm deadline of March 5, 2025, and all items must be shipped via UPS to the 1171 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36832 address.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must be registered in the Alabama Buys system to participate. The procurement appears to be open to qualified scientific and laboratory supply vendors who can meet the ISO accreditation and quality assurance requirements. The standard boilerplate document indicates that suppliers must be prepared to accept multiple electronic payment methods, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic funds transfer. Though no specific budget range is provided, the solicitation involves purchasing laboratory supplies with associated shipping costs. Vendors should note the requirement for E-Verify program enrollment and potential additional compliance requirements for contracts exceeding $5,000. The opportunity is specifically tied to Limestone County and the State of Alabama, with the procurement managed by the Department of Agriculture and Industries.