Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer ICP-OES

The Vermont Office of Purchasing and Contracting has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) on behalf of Windsor County and Newport Center CDP in Vermont. This procurement seeks the acquisition of specialized analytical instrumentation capable of performing optical emission spectroscopy analysis. The RFP was posted on March 24, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 6, 2026. Interested vendors must download bid documents from the Vermont purchasing portal at http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing/bids. All notifications, releases, and amendments related to this RFP will be posted exclusively on the aforementioned website, and vendors are responsible for monitoring this site regularly for updates. Prospective bidders experiencing difficulties accessing or downloading the required documents may contact Deborah LaRose at 802.828.4635 or via email at Deborah.larose@vermont.gov for technical assistance.

The RFP documentation available through the state's purchasing portal will contain specific information regarding any set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, technical specifications, integration requirements with existing laboratory infrastructure, and budgetary parameters for this procurement. Vendors should review all bid documents thoroughly to understand any restrictions on organizational eligibility, required certifications, technical qualifications for equipment supply and support, and anticipated award value. The state will not proactively contact vendors regarding updates or amendments; therefore, it is incumbent upon all interested parties to consistently check the purchasing website for the complete RFP package and any subsequent modifications prior to the April 6, 2026 deadline.