Removal of two (2) existing dryers and furnish & install two (2) new ZEKS HeatSink Refrigerated Cycling Air Dryers and Accessories

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The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking bids for the removal of two (2) existing dryers and the furnish and installation of two (2) new ZEKS HeatSink Refrigerated Cycling Air Dryers and associated accessories at the Norfolk, Virginia laboratory. The successful contractor will be responsible for the full delivery, unloading, receiving, and storage of materials during installation, as well as providing operations and maintenance manuals and warranties for the installed equipment. The contract will include a 12-month warranty period on all materials and equipment. Bids are due by May 16, 2024, and the contract will result in a minimum of one (1) purchase order, with the option for DFS to place additional orders for up to 100% of the original quantity within the first 60 days.

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This solicitation is set-aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses. If a DSBSD-certified micro business bid is up to $10,000 and the price is fair and reasonable, the award will be made to that bidder. If not, the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible DSBSD-certified small business bidder, if the bid is not more than $100,000 and the price is fair and reasonable. If these criteria are not met, the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size, provided the price is fair and reasonable. No equals are permitted on the listed items, and the Commonwealth of Virginia's General Terms and Conditions for the contract will apply.