Laboratory Automation, Instruments and Consumables

The University of Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Laboratory Automation Solution, solicitation number EI00146~2022RFP, targeting laboratory automation, instruments, and consumables for the Tolland County jurisdiction. The procurement seeks comprehensive lab automation solutions without specifying detailed line items or quantities. The RFP is open to all vendors and will be administered through the E & I website, with documentation available at https://www.eandi.org/contract-finder/rfp-development/. Key dates include a vendor question period from March 18, 2022, at 8:15 AM EDT through April 6, 2022, at 1:00 PM EDT, with all proposals due by April 28, 2022, at 1:00 PM EDT. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The primary contact for this solicitation is Kristin Allen at the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus, who can be reached at kristin.allen@uconn.edu or 860-486-2000.

While the RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it appears to be an open competition accessible to all vendors. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific infrastructure integration requirements are detailed. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific evaluation criteria beyond the general procurement process. The RFP suggests that the University of Connecticut will evaluate proposals based on their comprehensive lab automation solution capabilities, though the specific scoring or selection methodology is not explicitly outlined. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the full documentation on the E & I website and submit questions during the designated Q&A period prior to the proposal submission deadline.