Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Calibration

Fulton County's Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Repair, and Calibration services for the Public Works Department through Request for E-Quote (RFQ) 23RFQ139735A-KM. The solicitation covers maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, and calibration of over 70 pieces of laboratory equipment from manufacturers including HACH, Thermo Scientific, Mettler, and YSI. Key deliverables include providing qualified technicians, equipment parts, technical telephone assistance, and calibration certificates with NIST standard information. The vendor must demonstrate technician qualifications, offer onsite repair capabilities, and provide documentation of ISO9000 and A2LA accreditations. Critical performance requirements include a 36-hour response time for standard maintenance requests and a 4-hour response time for emergency situations. The e-quote is due on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 2:00 P.M., with the last day for questions being Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The contract term will be twelve consecutive months from the purchase order issuance date, with a pricing structure that includes rates for equipment calibration, hourly labor during regular hours, after hours, and holidays.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the county emphasizes non-discrimination in its purchasing practices. Vendors must comply with standard insurance requirements and immigration verification protocols. The solicitation includes provisions for loaner equipment if repairs cannot be completed within 72 hours, indicating flexibility in service delivery. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the estimated service hours include 50 hours for calibration and 68 total hours for various service rates, which suggests a moderate-scale procurement. The contract structure allows for unit pricing across different service categories, providing potential vendors with clear expectations for compensation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Vendors will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in laboratory equipment maintenance, including technical expertise, rapid response times, and ability to handle a diverse range of equipment from multiple manufacturers.