Reagents - manual mircrobiology media AMD#02

The State of California is requesting bids for reagents and manual microbiology media under RFB-IS-27200226-1, with proposals due October 15, 2026. A Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form is required as part of the submission package.

The scope covers manual microbiology media formulations and related reagents to support state laboratory operations and testing protocols. Bidders must reference and align proposals with products listed in the attached product catalog (Exhibit A), which establishes the baseline offerings and acceptable product lines subject to the contract award.

All responses must include completed forms from Appendix A (Purchasing Required Forms 2026), including mandatory documentation requirements, submission formatting guidelines, and certification declarations. The CBE Form (Exhibit 6) serves as documentation for businesses seeking to participate and may provide competitive advantages in the procurement process; compliance with CBE certification requirements and documentation standards is essential for bid consideration.

Evaluation will address price competitiveness, product quality, and vendor qualifications. Questions due, anticipated award date, contract term, estimated value, and any small business set-asides or other preference programs are not specified in the available documentation.