Maintenance and Service of Liquid Chromatography Laboratory Equipment

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is issuing a Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ) for maintenance and repair services of liquid chromatography laboratory equipment, targeting specialized analytical instruments used in forensic science investigations. The procurement seeks to establish one or more contracts with qualified vendors capable of servicing complex laboratory equipment including HPLC, LC/MS, LS/MS/MS, and LS-TOF-MS systems located across five crime laboratories and two toxicology laboratories statewide. The contract period will run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with potential extensions up to five years. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Washington and demonstrate technical competence in maintaining laboratory instrumentation that adheres to ISO 17025 requirements. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 25, 2025, at 9:00 am PST, with proposal submissions due by September 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical qualifications, experience, service approach, and cost, with vendors required to provide comprehensive evidence of technician qualifications and capabilities.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, specifically highlighting opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, though no mandatory minimum participation levels are established. Preference points will be available for certified small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses certified by the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE). The contract has a maximum anticipated value of $1,000,000, providing substantial opportunity for qualified vendors in the liquid chromatography equipment maintenance sector. Bidders must also meet specific insurance requirements and demonstrate technical expertise in servicing sophisticated forensic laboratory instrumentation. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the solicitation indicates a critical need for maintaining high-precision laboratory equipment essential to forensic science investigations across Washington State's criminal justice system.