Lab Supplies and Service – Agal Bloom Testing

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) - Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories (KHEL) is requesting competitive proposals for consumables, parts, repair, and preventative maintenance services for Gold Standard Horsham Instrument automated ELISA equipment (or equivalent) used in harmful algal bloom testing, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST.

The scope encompasses consumables and services for automated ELISA instruments and manual readers, including microcystins/nodularins testing kits, saxitoxin and anatoxin-a test kits, cylindrospermopsin kits, standards, wash buffers, glass vials, and proficiency testing programs; hourly repair rates for both CAAS Cube/automated ELISA and manual readers; preventative maintenance; and installation services. Bidders may propose equivalent products and bulk pricing options. Pricing shall be net delivered, F.O.B. destination to KHEL's facility in Topeka, Kansas, with all shipping and handling costs included. Vendors may submit updated catalog pricing annually, not to exceed 5% increase per item.

The contract term runs five years from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2031. Award may be made by line item or group total at the state's discretion, and multiple contracts may be awarded to ensure vendor performance and inventory availability. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of goods or invoice, whichever is later.

Proposals must include a technical section describing bidder qualifications, experience, methodology, and three references with five-year transaction history; a separate sealed cost proposal; and required certifications including Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate, immigration reform compliance, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, Israel boycott certification, and telecommunications equipment certification. Bidders claiming Disabled Veteran Owned Business, State Use Purchases, or Certified Business preferences must include supporting documentation. Questions are due August 24, 2026. No pre-proposal conference is scheduled. Vendors must be officially invited to the event and must request an invitation at least 24 hours before bid closing.