Pipette Preventative Maintenance/Calibration

The State of Michigan and several local jurisdictions, including Ingham County and the City of Lansing, are seeking a contractor to provide scheduled pipette verification, calibration, on-site minor repair, and preventative maintenance services. The contractor will be required to complete the Pipette PM Program on-site every six months prior to the expiration of the pipette certification. The contractor may also provide mail-in repair services if the repairs cannot be completed on-site, and the contractor is the manufacturer of the pipette in need of repair. Additionally, the contractor may allow for the purchase of new pipettes as applicable. The RFP outlines specific requirements for the types and quantities of pipettes to be serviced, including details on the testing volumes, number of measurements, traceability and certification requirements, and the frequency of calibrations. Pricing for these services must be provided using the Schedule B - Pricing Spreadsheet. The contract term is anticipated to start on October 1, 2023 and run for four years, with the potential for up to six one-year renewal options.

The State may consider a service-disabled veteran-owned business preference. The contractor must comply with state and federal labor, anti-discrimination, and environmental laws. The contract includes service level agreements with potential credits assessed for non-compliance regarding timely repairs, maintenance, and reporting. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the State of Michigan procures a significant volume of pipette maintenance and calibration services annually across various state and local agencies.