RFR# 161022 Blood Gas Analyzer Agreement

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, is seeking vendors to provide an integrated system of blood gas analysis products and services through Request for Response (RFR) #161022. The contract will be for a five-year term with an optional two-year renewal. The system must include a blood gas analyzer, all necessary consumables, and product support. Key requirements include the ability to provide test results within 2 minutes, a minimum 4-month cassette shelf life, and integration with the hospital's Meditech system. Vendors must submit a separate $5,000 line item for the Meditech interface, which will be credited back to the awarded vendor in the first year. The evaluation criteria include the cost proposal, analyzer capabilities, vendor qualifications, service capabilities, and overall bid quality.

The RFR requires vendors to comply with the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program, which mandates the inclusion of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs). Vendors must submit an SDP Plan Commitment and Declaration of SDP Partners with their bid. The Commonwealth may negotiate prompt pay discounts offered by vendors as part of the selection process. The contract was awarded to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., with Werfen dba Instrumentation Laboratory and Radiometer also submitting bids. No budget or award value information was provided.