Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Collaboration

Fulton County's Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance is seeking qualified vendors for Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Calibration services through RFQ Number 25RFQ1486906A-BKJ. The procurement targets maintenance, repair, cleaning, adjustment, and calibration services for laboratory equipment at three specific sites: Big Creek Laboratory (North Lab), Drinking Water Laboratory (North Lab), and South Fulton Maintenance and Operation Center (South Lab). Vendors must provide all necessary equipment, parts, and qualified technicians, offer technical telephone assistance at no additional cost, and provide calibration certificates with NIST standard information. Key requirements include being ISO9000 or A2LA accredited, responding to maintenance requests within 36 hours, emergency requests within 4 hours, and providing loaner equipment for repairs not completed within 72 hours. The e-quote solicitation has a due date of September 9, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., with the last day for questions being September 3, 2025. The contract term will be a 12-month period not exceeding $100,000.00, with pricing structured for regular hours, after-hours service, holiday service, and emergency requests.

The procurement emphasizes non-discrimination and requires vendors to comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Contractor requirements, including participation in the federal work authorization program. Contractors must verify work authorization through an electronic verification system operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and provide documentation for newly hired employees and subcontractors. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not reference incumbent vendors or specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. Vendors must submit an E-Verify affidavit confirming compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, which mandates participation in a federal work authorization program. The maximum contract value is set at $100,000.00 for the 12-month period, with no renewal options indicated. Potential bidders must be prepared to meet stringent technical and administrative requirements, including rapid response times and comprehensive documentation of service capabilities.