Food Analyzer Lab Purchase - SP

The Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Laboratories intends to procure an automated Enzyme-Linked Fluorescent Assay (ELFA) system to rapidly and accurately detect common food pathogens, including E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella species, Campylobacter, Listeria (including Listeria monocytogenes), and Staph Enterotoxins. The selected vendor must provide the complete automated system, including all necessary instrumentation, software, and supporting materials, as well as training, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for an initial 4-year term. Vendors must submit detailed pricing information and certify their ability to meet all the specified requirements. The bid documents include various State of Illinois forms and certifications that vendors must accurately complete and submit, including business and financial disclosures, conflicts of interest, and taxpayer identification. Responses are due by April 4, 2022.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range is also not stated in the available documents.