DFS-3500 CE and 7500qPCR Multi Year Service Agreement-SLB

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Police (ISP) Forensic Science Command (FSC), is seeking to procure a three-year repair and maintenance agreement for 16 Life Technologies Real Time qPCR 7500 instruments, 7 3500 CE instruments, and 5 3500 XL CE instruments currently in use at ISP FSC laboratories. The maintenance service will include all parts, labor, and travel for planned maintenance visits and repairs. The initial contract term is three years, with an option to renew for up to three additional years, for a total potential contract term of ten years. Bids are due by the specified deadline, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. The pricing for the initial term and renewal options must be submitted in a specific format, with the bidder providing pricing for each instrument at each laboratory location. The contract will be a firm, fixed-price agreement, and expenses are not allowed.

This procurement does not have any small business set-aside or minority contractor initiatives associated with it. The state will consider the bidder's responsibility, responsiveness, and pricing when evaluating the bids. The solicitation documents do not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify a budget range or estimated award value. Vendors must be for-profit entities and complete all required certifications and disclosures, including those related to Illinois Procurement Gateway registration, lobbying, and any current/pending state contracts.