Flash Point Testers

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of two (2) automated flash point testers with a minimum of a ten (10) position autosamplers. The flash point testers must be capable of determining flash points from 35°C to 225°C without the need for an external chiller, with a maximum sample throughput of 12 samples per hour and an expected throughput of 5-7 samples per hour for flash points in the range of 110°F to 150°F. The testers must meet specific technical requirements outlined in the Invitation to Bid (ITB), including data export functionality and other features. Bids are due by May 23, 2024, and a public meeting for the opening of bids will be held on May 28, 2024. Delivery must be completed by June 30, 2024 to two separate locations in Tampa and Pompano Beach, Florida.

The ITB is applicable to the jurisdictions of Hillsborough County and the City of Tallahassee in the state of Florida. The Department intends to make a single award, or no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the state. The solicitation does not provide any information regarding set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the document does not specify any award values or budget ranges.