Laboratory Glass & Sterilization Equipment Repair & Preventative Maintenance

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for laboratory glass and sterilization equipment repair and preventative maintenance services at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory in Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive repair and maintenance services for specific laboratory equipment, including a Tuttnauer Sterilizer Model 2540EP Autoclave, Primus Sterilizer PSS8-A-MSSD, Steris Reliance 400 Laboratory Glassware Washer, and Steris Reliance 1024 Laboratory Glassware Dryer. The RFQ requires vendors to submit pricing for various service categories, including normal business hours repair, overtime repair, emergency repair services, glassware washer detergent, trip charges, and a percentage markup over actual net cost for parts and supplies. The solicitation period opened on September 25, 2023, and closes on October 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with pricing required for an initial contract term and two potential one-year renewal periods. The contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the best value to the state, considering both price and qualifications.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and there are no mentions of specific enterprise or disadvantaged business requirements. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range. Vendors are required to provide detailed pricing information, including hourly rates for normal and overtime services, emergency repair rates, trip charges, and a percentage markup for parts and supplies. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The contract will be funded through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services budget for the State Public Health Laboratory, though the exact funding amount is not disclosed in the available documentation.