In Vitro Diagnostic Liquid Culture System

The State of Florida, Department of Health (Department) is seeking to obtain competitive prices for an In Vitro Diagnostic Liquid Culture System(s) for mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and other Mycobacterial Organisms. The Department requires systems with the capacity to hold 2,800 Culture Tubes and test a minimum of 20,000 specimens per year. The solicitation has a three-year initial term with the possibility of a three-year renewal. Bids are due by May 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM, and the Department will make a single award to the responsive, responsible Respondent offering the lowest grand total for the requested commodities, including delivery. The price page requires Respondents to provide unit pricing for Culture Tubes and Supplements, with estimated annual quantities of 20,000 for each. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease estimated quantities after contract award based on need and availability of funding. The Contract terms include provisions for FDA-approved systems, maintenance requirements, delivery timelines, and title retention by the Provider.

The ITB is applicable to the state of Florida, specifically the jurisdictions of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee. The solicitation does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department does not accept electronic submissions, and vendors must follow the instructions for submittal and mandatory requirements detailed in the ITB. The documents do not provide information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. Additionally, the available documentation does not specify any award values or budget ranges for this procurement.