LCMSMS Jackson

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFx) for a laboratory equipment procurement event named "LCMSMS Jackson" located in Madison County, Tennessee. The solicitation seeks to acquire multiple laboratory items for the TBI Jackson Lab, including a gas chromatograph, shipping/freight services, a SIL installation kit, an ExionLC AE reservoir tray, vial plates, a common tool kit, Shimadzu solvent bottles and caps, and a success master training session. The procurement will be conducted through the PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing platform, with bids restricted to US Dollars and requiring submission through the Edison system. The total order quantity ranges from 1-5 units per line item, with all items to be delivered to the TBI Jackson Lab at 350 Smith Lane, Jackson, TN 38301 by April 16, 2025. Vendors must complete mandatory and optional response sections, including providing contact information, confirming compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, and verifying sales tax registration. The procurement contact is Stephen Seibert, and the proposal submission deadline is April 11, 2025.

The state encourages diversity in business participation, specifically seeking involvement from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small business enterprises. Bidders must meet extensive compliance requirements, including Tennessee Department of Revenue registration and professional licensure. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating coverage for workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. The procurement will be awarded through a single award process to the lowest cost respondent who meets all requirements and criteria. The State reserves the right to conduct negotiations, cancel the Invitation to Bid (ITB), or reject any or all responses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement represents a one-time purchase of specialized laboratory equipment for the TBI Jackson Lab. Vendors are advised to carefully review all documents and be aware of system access policies, including potential system timeouts and password expiration guidelines.