Resolve Handheld Raman Analyzer

Sarasota County is conducting an Invitation for Quotes (IFQ) #242620FB to procure a single Resolve handheld Raman analyzer for the Sarasota County Fire Department. The chemical identification device must possess specific technical capabilities, including through-barrier scanning, multiple operation modes, WiFi connectivity, and flexible onboard libraries for substance identification. Vendors must deliver the analyzer within 15 calendar days of purchase order receipt to Fire Department Station 20, with the county retaining the right to inspect and potentially reject the product within 5 business days if it does not meet specified requirements. The solicitation is scheduled to be active through September 19, 2024, with vendors required to complete a vendor questionnaire and pricing table in the OpenGov procurement portal. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a total quote not to exceed $150,000. Potential vendors must register at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov and can seek registration assistance from OpenGov Procurement via email at procurement-support@opengov.com.

The procurement is entirely grant-funded through the State Homeland Security Grant Program, which means local and American business preferences do not apply in this solicitation. As a result, standard set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not in effect. The analyzer must come with a full warranty of one year from acceptance or match the standard manufacturer warranty period, whichever is longer. Vendors are required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability, with Sarasota County named as an additional insured. The solicitation is subject to federal, state, and local compliance requirements, including regulations from the Department of Homeland Security and the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Contractors must adhere to strict guidelines involving records retention, equal employment opportunity, clean air and water regulations, and anti-discrimination measures. The maximum budget for this procurement is set at $150,000, with the county intending to make a one-time purchase of the specified Raman analyzer.