IFB_65-3000012538

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Procurement Services has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #3000012538) for laboratory analyzer equipment and consumables, targeting Hertford County and Charlotte City jurisdictions. The procurement specifically seeks five Piccolo Express Analyzers with a three-year Abbott warranty, along with associated supplies including fifteen boxes of Piccolo Comprehensive Metabolic Panel supplies, five boxes of Piccolo Lipid General Chemistry controls, and various ancillary laboratory equipment components. Bids must be submitted electronically by November 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a public bid opening via Zoom meeting. Written questions are due by October 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with university responses provided by November 4, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications, considering factors such as pricing, quality, vendor reputation, performance capabilities, conformity with specifications, suitability for intended use, and delivery dates. The procurement requires vendors to provide a completed Pricing Form, Location of Workers Utilized form, Instructions to Bidders acknowledgment, and Certification of Financial Condition.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery is specified for 100 Market Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with all transportation costs included in the bid price, and delivery not considered complete until installation is finished. The University reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or make separate awards to different vendors for line items, or to reject all bids if deemed advantageous. The manufacturer's standard warranty applies, with a minimum twelve-month warranty period covering defective parts replacement, labor, freight, and technician travel at no additional cost. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of sixty days from the bid opening date, with the University's standard payment terms being net thirty days. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves five analyzers, multiple supply boxes, and associated equipment, suggesting a substantial investment in laboratory diagnostic technology.