KBI Toxicology UPLC Instrumentation

The State of Kansas, through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), is seeking bids for a comprehensive service plan for their Waters instrumentation and software, including scheduled maintenance, unscheduled repairs, technical support, and software/performance upgrades. The procurement is for three UPLC (Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography) systems consisting of Xevo G2-XS Tof, Xevo TQD, and Acquity UPLC components. The contract period is from September 1, 2024 through April 30, 2029, and bidders must provide pricing for the five-year contract period broken down by fiscal year. The selected contractor will be required to provide priority telephone technical support during normal business hours and ensure all assigned technicians are certified by Waters to service the equipment. The contractor will also be responsible for all shipping charges related to replacement or repaired equipment. The award will be made in the best interest of the State of Kansas.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and no monetary bid guarantee is required. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendors or contractors are not specified, and the RFP does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The potential award value or budget range is also not provided in the information given.