RFQ 23-251 Labatory equipment - Gas Chromatograph Units

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph (GC) units or equivalent. The DOJ is seeking to purchase 16 GC units to be delivered and installed at 10 different locations across California. The contract term is not specified, but the RFQ allows for optional renewal years. Bidders must provide pricing for a 5-year period, including both taxable and non-taxable items. The RFQ includes detailed instructions for submitting responses, with required forms and attachments such as a Cost Worksheet, Bidder Declaration, and Payee Data Record. Responses to the RFQ are due by May 17, 2024 at 4:00PM PST.

The RFQ includes information on small business, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE), and target area contract preference act (TACPA) requirements. However, there are no indications of set-asides, incumbent contractors, or specific funding sources. The total value of the contract is not provided, but the Cost Worksheet indicates that the pricing will be evaluated based on unit costs, quantities, and applicable sales tax rates across the 10 delivery locations.