Liquid Scintillation Counter Purchase

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is issuing Request for Proposal No. 260000001791 for the procurement of a replacement Liquid Scintillation Counter for the Radiological Protection Laboratory. The solicitation seeks one TRI-CARB 5110 TR-110V Liquid Scintillation Counter or equivalent system with specified technical features including SpectraWorks 2 spectral analysis software, ultralow-level count mode, alpha/beta discrimination, pulse shape analysis, TR-LSC background reduction technology, and QuantaSmart 5.4 software compatible with Windows 11. Deliverables include equipment delivery within 30 calendar days of order to 815 Filley St, Lansing, MI 48906, installation within 30 calendar days, comprehensive training on equipment operation, decommissioning of the existing equipment, and ancillary items consisting of a laser printer, utility cart, and temperature control kit. The evaluation will be conducted on a PASS/FAIL basis assessing technical compliance, decommissioning procedures, delivery timelines, and training requirements. The deadline for bidder questions is Friday, April 24, 2026, with proposal submissions due at 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday, May 8, 2026, and the anticipated contract begin date is Friday, May 22, 2026. All proposals must be submitted through the Michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS platform in modifiable format and include a Confidential Treatment Form, Vendor Questions Worksheet, Statement of Work, and separate pricing schedule. Service-level agreements require 100% compliance for timely deliveries with penalty credits of $100 per occurrence for the first five failures and $500 per occurrence thereafter in a calendar year.

The State reserves discretionary authority to award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best overall value, considering total cost of ownership, economic impact to Michigan, prior performance history, and qualified disabled veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned business status under MCL 18.1261(8). The RFP allows for site visits, oral presentations, reference checks, and requests for additional price concessions during the evaluation process. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract term and must include all costs associated with shipping, installation, training, and equipment decommissioning. No specific incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation documents. Contracts valued at $250,000 or greater require State Administrative Board approval, indicating that the anticipated award value may exceed this threshold, though no explicit budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.