IVHQ FY23-FY24 Reagents - Hach

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), is seeking to procure Hach Reagents for the SL1000 Analyzer used at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. The contract will cover Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024, with quarterly orders placed during both fiscal years. The Request for Quote (RFQ) specifies the estimated annual usage for six different Hach Reagent products, and the quotes are due by July 6, 2022. Vendors must agree to partial shipments in case of delays and provide pricing that is valid for 90 days. The RFQ includes COVID-19 protections requiring vendors to adhere to certain executive orders, and pricing must include shipping and handling with no price increases accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or in total, and waive minor defects, with the winning vendor selected based on the lowest total bid for all products.

The contract is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Standard Terms and Conditions and Forms A and B must be completed and submitted with the bid, which outline various certifications, disclosures, and compliance requirements. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the RFQ provides estimated annual usage quantities for the required reagents.