Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Instruments

The Ohio Attorney General's Office (AGO), Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Laboratory Division, is seeking quotes for the purchase of 6 gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) instruments with associated components. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) outlines the detailed equipment list and delivery requirements to 3 BCI laboratory locations in Ohio. The key dates for this procurement include an inquiry deadline of November 1, 2024 and a quote due date of November 12, 2024. The award will be made to the vendor offering the lowest priced responsible and responsive submission. Vendors are advised that the selected contractor may not report to the AGO or ship any equipment until a contract, background checks, and a purchase order are in place, which may take 6-10 weeks to complete. The RFQ also states that any resulting contract is subject to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.27, which prohibits the inclusion of indemnity and hold harmless clauses, and that information submitted may be subject to public disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The sample contract agreement indicates the compensation terms are not to exceed $0 for the work, but the actual award value or budget range is not specified.