Hematology Analyzer: Micros 60 CT ? 16 B

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for the procurement of a Hematology Analyzer Micros 60 CT with specific technical requirements. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive medical laboratory equipment package that includes the analyzer with a 16-bottle capacity, a Linearity Kit CL020, a four-year service plan with Lite DM Data Manager software, calibrators, controls, consumables, and associated shipping and handling. The equipment will be delivered to the SCDMH facility located at 8301 Farrow Road in Columbia, South Carolina. Key submission requirements include online proposal submission at www.procurement.sc.gov by April 4, 2022, at 3:00 PM, with seven copies of the sealed offer required. The contract term is set for four years, spanning from April 7, 2022, to April 6, 2026, with award notification scheduled for April 7, 2022. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with vendors required to provide unit prices for five specific line items and demonstrate competency through a vendor questionnaire addressing past project performance, contract history, manpower capacity, financial resources, and equipment availability.

Prospective vendors must be registered with the South Carolina procurement system and can claim South Carolina or US end-product preferences and SC resident subcontractor preferences where applicable. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation. Vendors must provide evidence of responsibility, including documentation of similar completed projects and maintenance of appropriate licenses and certifications. A 2% withholding tax will apply to nonresident contractors unless they register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue and submit Form I-312. While no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in medical laboratory equipment and supporting services. The solicitation does not reference any incumbent vendors or require specific technology integration beyond the described Hematology Analyzer system and associated software.