Multi-Gas Calibrators - DNR

The State of Missouri's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure two multi-gas calibrators through a Request for Proposal - Commodity (RFPC) with solicitation number RFPC30034902300882. The calibrators must be self-contained instruments capable of dynamically calibrating air quality monitoring instruments, with the ability to automatically perform zero, precision, span checks, and multi-point calibrations using various gases including carbon monoxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide, isopropyl nitrate, N-propyl nitrate, and nitrogen dioxide. Technical specifications require the calibrators to include two thermal mass flow controllers, an ozone generation module, mixing chamber, photometer, three-port glass output manifold, reaction chamber, four gas inlet ports, and one dilution inlet port. The equipment must meet stringent performance requirements, including flow accuracy of 1.0% from 10-100% of full scale, repeatability of 0.05%, a 30-minute warm-up time, operating temperature range of 0-50°C, maximum weight of 30 pounds, and power requirements of 115 VAC at 60 Hertz. The solicitation was released on October 18, 2022, with proposals due by November 1, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT, and desired delivery within 60 calendar days after order receipt.

The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The solicitation references the Environics 6103 as a benchmark model, indicating vendors must provide an equivalent or superior calibration system. A mandatory two-year warranty for parts and labor is required, with vendors able to offer extended warranty periods. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Environmental Services Program in Jefferson City, with payment terms of Net 45 days. While no specific incumbent vendor or total contract value is disclosed, the solicitation includes provisions for pricing the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. The contract will be awarded for one year from the effective date, with the potential for two additional renewals, suggesting a maximum potential contract duration of three years if all renewal options are exercised.