IFB Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) Method 8270

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is seeking to procure a bench top Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) system to be used for the analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in environmental samples utilizing EPA Method 8270E. The awarded vendor will be responsible for providing the GC-MS system, which must meet specific performance criteria outlined in the Invitation for Bid (IFB), including meeting the Method Reporting Limit (MRL) requirements for a list of compounds. The system must be delivered, installed, and fully functional within 8 weeks after award. The contract is for a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and the total term cannot exceed 10 years. Pricing must be submitted through the BidBuy system, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation is open to for-profit entities that are registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) with an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number. There is no Small Business Set-Aside, Minority Contractor Initiative, or Veteran Small Business participation goal stated in the IFB. The contract is contingent upon the availability of funding, and the State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice. The total award amount for the GC-MS system, including training, installation, and shipping, is $115,948.05.