Food Analyzer Lab Purchase - SP

The Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Laboratories, is procuring an automated Enzyme-Linked Fluorescent Assay (ELFA) system to rapidly and accurately detect the most common pathogens in food, including E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella species, Campylobacter, Listeria including Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcal enterotoxins. The system must be fully automated, validated for the target pathogens, and compatible with the state's laboratory information management system. The vendor must provide on-site installation, training, and verification support at no additional cost, as well as a service plan that includes 24/7 technical support, preventive maintenance, software upgrades, and timely repair or replacement of any malfunctioning equipment. Vendors must complete detailed cost tables for the instrument, maintenance, quality control testing, and individual testing reagents, and certify their ability to meet all specified requirements. The bid submission deadline is March 14, 2022.

The contract opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Similarly, no information is provided on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range for this procurement is also not specified in the provided materials.