DOF - CI-340 Handheld Photosynthesis System

The Virginia Department of Forestry issued a solicitation for one CI-340 Handheld Photosynthesis System (Quick Quote #121995) with a proposal due date of June 11, 2026; this procurement has been closed with award to Chen Instrument Design on June 11, 2026. The solicitation carried a Small Business Set-Aside, with award priority favoring certified small businesses and micro businesses under Virginia procurement regulations. The small-business bid price could not exceed 5% of the lowest responsive and responsible non-certified bidder's price.

The scope specifies a new CID Bio-Science CI-340 Handheld Photosynthesis System with no optional accessories, chambers, or additional warranty. Delivery is FOB destination to the Virginia Department of Forestry in Charlottesville, Virginia (900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 800, Attention Zoe Bergman), required within ten weeks of purchase order receipt unless the bidder specifies an alternative timeframe. All pricing must be all-inclusive with FOB destination shipping and associated fees incorporated.

Chen Instrument Design, the apparent awardee, submitted a bid of $22,175.90—the lowest responsive and responsible price among four bidders, which ranged from $22,175.90 to $31,020.00. The contract period of performance extends from ratification through July 12, 2026. All bidders achieved 100% completion status on their proposals. Award was based on lowest responsive and responsible cumulative bid price in accordance with APSPM section 3.11 and Virginia competitive unsealed solicitation rules. Vendors must register with eVA and maintain workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence; contracts exceeding $10,000 require drug-free workplace certification.