Laboratory Instruments, Consumables, Reagents for DPH laboratory

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids on laboratory instruments, consumables, reagents, test kits, and related products and services to support the Department of Public Health laboratory operations under ITB 26PSX0117, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and questions due August 6, 2026 at noon EDT.

The scope encompasses specialized laboratory instruments including gel analyzers, electrophoresis units, hemoglobin screening systems, DNA extraction instruments, and automated analyzers; consumable supplies such as pipette tips, filter paper cards, and magnetic beads; and reagents and diagnostic test kits for neonatal screening, newborn metabolic disorders, infectious disease detection, hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, galactosemia, sickle cell disease, biotinidase deficiency, and severe combined immunodeficiency, among other applications. Actual quantities are to be determined through individual purchase orders; estimated quantities are not specified in the solicitation.

DAS will award by individual item, group of items, or all items to the lowest responsible qualified respondent. Award criteria are, in descending order of importance: pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, delivery terms, and life-cycle costs or resale value. The contract term runs through August 31, 2031, with possible extension by DAS in its sole discretion for additional terms not to exceed the original term length. Prices remain fixed for twelve months from the effective date, with adjustments permitted only during a thirty-day window preceding each annual anniversary, subject to U.S. Department of Labor Producer Price Index documentation and DAS approval.

Respondents must provide two references from separate organizations, comply with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA), disclose any artificial intelligence use, and submit required certifications regarding debarment status, campaign contributions, consulting agreements, and OSHA violations. Delivery is Free On Board Destination with payment on Net 45 Days. Connecticut is exempt from sales, excise, and transportation taxes, which must not be included in bid prices. Responses must be submitted electronically through CTsource; paper submissions will not be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted as an addendum by August 18, 2026.