Lead Care II: Blood Lead Test Kits and Lead Analyzers

The City of Newark, New Jersey is soliciting electronic bids for Bid #2025-81, seeking Lead Care II Blood Lead Test Kits and Lead Analyzers through its e-Procurement Portal. The procurement is specifically for portable blood lead testing devices, test kits, and associated supplies for use in clinical settings. Detailed specifications require a CLIA-waived Lead Care II Analyzer that is compact (9.0 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches), lightweight (2.4 lbs), and includes an AC power supply, battery backup, user guide, and instructional videos. The test kits must include 48 sensors, treatment reagent tubes, capillary tubes, sample transfer droppers, calibration buttons, and quality control sets. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of October 3, 2025, and a final bid submission deadline of October 9, 2025, at precisely 10:15 am, with electronic bids only accepted through the ProcureNow system. The contract appears to be structured for a two-year term, with pricing tables provided for Year 1 and Year 2 covering various testing equipment and supplies.

The bid documents indicate multiple compliance requirements for potential vendors, including mandatory certifications regarding activities in Russia, Belarus, and Iran, as well as extensive vendor submission forms covering equal employment opportunities, ownership disclosures, and political contribution declarations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the procurement documents suggest a comprehensive vetting process that could impact vendor eligibility. Vendors must complete multiple forms including a W-9, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, and Bidder Qualification Questionnaire, with potential disqualification for incomplete or inaccurate submissions. The procurement requires vendors to provide firm unit costs covering all associated expenses including labor, materials, transportation, and handling. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the bid allows for pricing across multiple items including analyzers, test kits, and associated supplies, indicating a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor(s).