- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued Solicitation Number 5400019253 for reagent kits and equipment to perform qualitative hemoglobinopathy screening on dried blood samples in Richland County. The procurement seeks vendors capable of supplying specialized testing kits and associated equipment for analyzing dried blood specimens. The original solicitation was scheduled for bid opening on March 26, 2020, but was amended to extend the deadline to April 2,...
- 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...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued a competitive best value bid solicitation for a rebid to establish up to two reagent and equipment rental contracts for infectious disease testing systems. The procurement targets two distinct lots: Lot 1 covers HIV p24 Antigen and Antibody testing for HIV-1 and HIV-2, plus Syphilis testing, with an estimated annual usage of 110,000 tests, while Lot 2 focuses on Hepatitis A, B, and C antibody and antigen testing,...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of a chemiluminescence analyzer instrument, specifically targeting the Richland County Public Health Laboratory. The solicitation requests bids for one fully automated DiaSorin Liaison XL Analyzer or an equivalent system that is FDA-approved to perform the QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus assay. The instrument must be new, in first-class condition, and capable of continuous...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (5400020302) for a one-year lease of hematology and chemistry analyzers, including associated maintenance services and chemistry consumables. The primary procurement focused on acquiring a Beckman Coulter DxC700 AU Chemistry Analyzer with integrated sample exchange (ISE) and a Hematology Analyzer for processing medical laboratory tests. The chemistry analyzer must process comprehensive metabolic panels, liver function tests,...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for turnkey COVID-19 testing services to be provided statewide, specifically targeting Richland County. The solicitation seeks to contract with one or more qualified vendors to deliver comprehensive testing services, including nasal PCR, oral PCR, self-administered PCR, antibody, and antigen testing across mobile, semi-permanent, and permanent locations. Contractors will be...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is procuring an Applied Biosystems QuantStudio Dx Real-Time PCR instrument for its Newborn Screening Program, specifically to expand testing capabilities for SCID and SMA screening. The solicitation (Number 5400019874) requires a 96-well thermal cycling instrument with specific technical requirements, including functionality across 4-100°C temperature range, compatibility with Microsoft Excel file formats, and ability to...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (5400020596) for a comprehensive laboratory analyzer procurement, specifically seeking a Beckman Coulter DxC700 AU with ISE chemistry analyzer for advanced medical testing capabilities. The procurement requires an analyzer capable of processing a minimum of 1,100 samples per hour, performing comprehensive medical tests including metabolic panels, liver and kidney function tests, lipid analyses, and electrolyte measurements. Key...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is conducting a reverse auction procurement for laboratory testing services across Richland County, specifically seeking providers for Pap testing and serum chemistry analysis. The solicitation is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 covers Pap testing services with three line items including ThinPrep Pap tests (60,000 estimated annual units), ThinPrep Screen with HPV Reflex tests (11,100 units), and ThinPrep/HPV Combo...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued a fixed-price bid solicitation for COVID-19 laboratory services, targeting qualified vendors to provide contingency PCR testing and whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis. The procurement seeks providers capable of supporting DHEC's Public Health Lab during testing surges, conducting testing for Long-Term Care Facilities, and performing additional COVID-19 related laboratory work. Mandatory qualifications include...
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is procuring hemoglobin analyzer systems and associated supplies for its Family Planning and Women, Infant and Children (WIC) regional clinics across four health regions: Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate. The solicitation (RFP Number 5400019915) seeks CLIA-waived point-of-care hematology testing systems with specific performance requirements, including a measurement range of 0-25.6 g/dl, analysis in under one minute, and a three-year manufacturer warranty. The procurement involves replacing 138 HemoCue Hb 201+ analyzers and 40 Hb 201 DM analyzers, along with microcuvettes, tri-level controls, and online analyzer training. The evaluation methodology is two-phased, with 40% of points allocated to offeror performance capabilities, 30% to supply costs, and 30% to equipment testing through a twenty-day evaluation period at up to eight DHEC-designated locations. Key deadlines included a proposal submission deadline of August 20, 2020, at 2:30 PM ET, with questions due by July 27, 2020, at 5:00 PM, and an anticipated award posting on October 1, 2020. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options, effective October 15, 2020, through October 14, 2025. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The current incumbent appears to be HemoCue, with existing infrastructure consisting of 138 HemoCue Hb 201+ analyzers and 40 Hb 201 DM analyzers distributed across the four health regions. The solicitation indicates an estimated monthly usage of approximately 15,000 microcuvettes, with quantities subject to adjustment between 50% decrease and 150% increase based on workflow changes. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the procurement requires unit pricing for analyzers, microcuvettes, and tri-level controls, with pricing to be submitted on a cost-per-test basis for microcuvettes, cost-per-analyzer for hand-held and data management units, cost-per-docking-station, and cost-per-vial for tri-level controls. The contract includes provisions for quarterly shipments of tri-level controls starting July 1, 2021, and requires the contractor to provide online training, on-site support, and technical support during clinic hours at no additional cost to DHEC.
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Notice of Award Extension.pdf | 144KB | 11/20/25 | ||
Amendment No2.pdf | 627KB | 11/20/25 | ||
Notice of Intent to Award.pdf | 22KB | 11/20/25 | ||
RFP_Solicitation.pdf | 1MB | 11/20/25 | ||
Amendment No3.pdf | 640KB | 11/20/25 |