Nitrogen Generators

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a competitive procurement for four nitrogen generators through Invitation for Bid (IFB No. DOH25-014P), targeting support for Newborn Screening Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry testing. The solicitation seeks self-contained compressor nitrogen generator units with specific technical requirements, including nitrogen purity greater than 95%, output pressure of 100 PSI or greater, and capacity of 3500+ liters per hour. Mandatory specifications include specific dimensional constraints, noise level limitations, and electrical requirements. Bidders must provide installation, setup, calibration, and performance verification at the Public Health Laboratory, with a minimum one-year warranty and service response within two weeks. The bid timeline includes a pre-bid conference on February 28, 2025, at 10:30am PST, with questions due by March 4, 2025, at 5:00pm PST. Bid responses are due electronically by March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, with bids to be submitted to bids@doh.wa.gov.

The procurement includes voluntary diversity and small business participation goals, with potential preference points for Washington Small Businesses (5 points), certified Veteran-Owned Businesses (5 points), businesses without mandatory arbitration clauses (5 points), and those offering PCB-free products (5 points). The total estimated contract value is approximately $150,000, with DOH intending to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a preference for small businesses or veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must complete several mandatory exhibits, including Bidder's Certification (Exhibit A-1), Bidder's Profile (Exhibit A-2), and a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan (Exhibit F) if subcontractors will be utilized. The DOH has established voluntary numerical diversity goals: 10% Minority-Owned Businesses, 6% Woman-Owned Businesses, 5% Veteran-Owned Businesses, and 25% Washington Small Businesses. The contract term is set for one year, with potential for early termination, and includes provisions for potential add-on purchases within six months of the award date.