Ludlum Brand Model 26-3 Radiation Detection Instruments

The State of Idaho Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for 25 Ludlum Brand Model 26-3 Radiation Detection Instruments, also known as "Friskers". These cable-less gamma measurement detectors are designed for frisking people and objects, with specific technical requirements including a 15.51 cm2 GM Pancake Detector, capability to display measurements in various units, and dead-time correction functionality. The instruments must include accessories such as a wrist strap and lanyard, and vendors offering alternative brands must submit detailed product literature for evaluation. Quotes are due by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on July 30, 2024, with delivery required FOB Destination to the agency location in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible vendor with the lowest total cost, and the procurement involves multiple jurisdictions including Ada County, Bonneville County, Boise City, and Idaho Falls City.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The RFQ does not mention incumbent vendors or provide details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. While the total estimated value is for 25 radiation detection instruments, no precise budget range was specified in the available documentation. The contract will be subject to the State of Idaho Standard Contract Terms and Conditions, which include a 1.25% administrative fee based on net sales. Vendors must comply with the state's insurance requirements, including maintaining commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. The State of Idaho, the issuing agency, and its divisions, officers, and employees must be named as additional insureds on the liability policies. The contract will have an initial term commencing on the effective date and expiring on the service end date, with potential renewal options available.