Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking proposals for a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) system and related supplies for its Toxicology Laboratory located at the Cremer Therapeutic Community Center in Fulton, Missouri. The solicitation (RFPS30034901901418) was posted on January 30, 2019, with responses due by March 4, 2019 at 8:00 PM GMT. The procurement involves purchasing a GC/MS system equivalent to the Shimadzu QP2010 Ultra, along with associated spectral libraries including the MIST Mass Spectrum Library, Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data, and Maurer, Pfleger, Weber Library of Drugs, Poisons and Pesticides. Vendors must provide a comprehensive package that includes the main equipment system, installation, operator training, operating and maintenance manuals, and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty. The contract period will run for one year from the date of award, with the potential for two additional one-year renewals. Pricing requirements include a total fixed price for the GC/MS system and a firm, fixed percentage discount for additional supplies purchases, with payment terms set at net 45 days.

The solicitation appears to be an open competition with no specified set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit limitations on the types of organizations that can submit proposals. The documentation does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibits A, B, C, and any other applicable exhibits with their bid responses, and they have the option to submit either electronic proposals through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy responses to the Division of Purchasing in Jefferson City. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination to the Cremer Therapeutic Community Center in Fulton, Missouri. While no specific evaluation criteria are explicitly detailed, the solicitation indicates that the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, suggesting a comprehensive review of both pricing and technical capabilities.