IVHQ FY23-FY24 Reagents - Hach

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking bids for a contract to supply Hach brand reagents for use with an SL1000 Analyzer at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. The contract term is for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, with quarterly orders placed during each fiscal year. The Request for Quote (RFQ) specifies estimated annual usage quantities for six different Hach reagent items, including Monochloramine, Nitrate, Free Ammonia, Total Chlorine, Total Ammonia, and Free Chlorine. All reagents must be the Hach brand and compatible with the SL1000 Analyzer currently in use at the facility. Pricing requirements include a minimum 1-year warranty on all products, no price increases during the contract term, and a guarantee of the lowest price in the event of a decrease. Vendors must adhere to COVID-19 protections as specified in the Governor's Executive Orders. The contract will be awarded to the vendor with the lowest total bid for all products.

The contracting opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The potential award value is not specified, but the documents indicate the contract will be for the supply of Hach brand reagents for the Illinois Veterans Home for the two-year term.