Refrigerated Samplers

Barnstable County is requesting sealed bids for 12 Teledyne ISCO Blizzard Refrigerated Samplers under IFB 8127, with bids due June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. No substitutions are permitted — the scope is fixed to this single manufacturer and model.

Each unit must include a 2.5-gallon polyethylene bottle configuration, 25-foot suction line with intake strainer, factory-compatible mobility cart, and complete operation and maintenance documentation. The samplers are required for automated wastewater collection and must meet EPA environmental and technical requirements. Manufacturer's standard warranty with a minimum one-year coverage for parts and labor is required.

This is an outright purchase with delivery to 4 Kittridge Road, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts required within 60 days of contract execution. The procurement is subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and is open to all qualified vendors; the County actively solicits minority and women-owned business enterprises, though no specific set-aside or participation goal is stated.

Bidders must submit responses through the Bonfire online portal (https://barnstablecounty.bonfirehub.com) with completed pricing sheets, product data and specifications, Certificate of Non-Collusion and Tax Compliance, and three references of similar projects. Sealed bids are electronically opened immediately after closing through Microsoft Teams. Bid prices must remain firm for 30 days following bid opening. The County is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax and federal excise taxes.

Vendors must comply with insurance requirements: Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million, Umbrella Liability of $2 million, and Workers' Compensation insurance prior to contract commencement. Contract award will be made within 30 days of bid opening, potentially extended to 45 days by mutual agreement. No pre-bid meeting has been scheduled.