SCL/Pesticide Lab Calibrations 377640
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000036176
- State
- Alabama
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from alabamabuys.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is soliciting quotes for onsite pipette calibration and certification at the State Pesticide Residue Laboratory and State Chemical Laboratory in Auburn, Alabama, with quotes due September 15, 2026. All calibrations must be performed by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration supplier — a mandatory eligibility filter. Certification must be completed by December 31, 2026.
The scope covers 35 individual pipettes and related dispensing equipment across multiple laboratory locations, including single-channel and repeater pipettes from manufacturers such as Brand, Eppendorf, Finnpipette, Gilson, Oxford, Ovation, and Thermo, with volume ranges spanning 1–10 µL to 2500–25,000 µL. Single pipettes require 2-point calibration (low and high-volume ranges) with documented gravimetric data, calculated accuracy and precision values, and measurement uncertainty reporting. Repeater pipettes require testing and verification across specified volume settings with exact numerical readings recorded. Each serial-numbered pipette must receive a traceable calibration certificate documenting pipette make, model, serial number, accuracy and precision (coefficient of variation), measurement uncertainty, and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation stamp or NIST traceability statement. Onsite service is required; pipette location, manufacturer, volume, and serial-number details are attached as line items in the solicitation.
The total not-to-exceed cost is $25,000. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement for up to five years from the effective date. The Department of Agriculture & Industries reserves the right to request copies of the supplier's ISO/IEC 17025 certification documentation and conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis prior to award. Responses must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys, not debarred or suspended, and comply with E-Verify enrollment verification and Alabama sales tax certification requirements. Payment is made electronically; the contract is governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery.
Opportunity text
The Department of Agriculture & Industries is seeking quotes for The State Pesticide Residue Laboratory and State Chemical Laboratory for onsite Pipette Calibration and Certification located at 1171 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36832 All calibrations must be performed by a ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration supplier. . The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries reserves the right to request a copy of suppliers ISO/IEC 17025 certification, Awarded supplier must be able to provide onsite pipette calibration and provide certificates on all pipettes. Awarded supplier must be able to preform certification to be preformed by December 31,2026. ***Note to Supplier the list of Pipette with Location, Manufaturer, Volume and Serial Number are attached to each line item in the solicitation and in the Document Tab of the solcitation under other doucments . Suppliers who need assistance with submitting their bid may contact the Alabama Buys helpdesk at (334) 353-0700. Callibration must include the following : Single Pipettes
- Supplier must perform a 2-point calibration covering the exact low and high-volume ranges specified for each individual pipette model.
- Supplier must Record and report the actual numerical readings (gravimetric data/dispensed weights) for both the Low and High calibration tests rather than just a pass/fail indicator. Provide a traceable calibration certificate for every serial-numbered pipette, ensuring it includes:
- Pipette make, model, and serial number.
- Calculated accuracy and precision (coefficient of variation) values.
- Measurement uncertainty and compliance/tolerance status.
- .ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation stamp or NIST traceability statement
Repeater Pipette Certification
- Supplier must Test and verify dispensing accuracy across the specified low and high-volume settings, accounting for the unique multi-dispense mechanism of repeater (positive displacement or mechanical step-repeat) pipettes.
- Supplier must Record and report exact numerical readings (gravimetric or volumetric data) for both the Low and High calibration points, including readings across multiple fractional steps if required by the manufacturer's protocol.
Pipet-Aid Certification
- Supplier must evaluate mechanical performance, motor speed settings, vacuum/pressure limits, and fluid aspiration/dispense rates across both low and high functional ranges.
- Supplier must record exact numerical test data or gravimetric/functional readings for both the Low and High calibration levels, fulfilling the strict solicitation requirement to log all readings rather than a simple pass/fail indicator.
- Supplier must deliver a formal certificate for each serial-numbered Pipet-Aid containing asset details, as-found and as-left operational data, and statements of NIST traceability.
- Supplier must confirm that the service incorporates essential upkeep, such as replacing inline hydrophobic filters, cleaning nosecones, inspecting seals, and verifying battery charge efficiency.
Multi-Channel Pipette Calibration service
- Supplier must evaluate mechanical performance, motor speed settings, vacuum/pressure limits, and fluid aspiration/dispense rates across both low and high functional ranges.
- Supplier must record exact numerical test data or gravimetric/functional readings for both the Low and High calibration levels, fulfilling the strict solicitation requirement to log all readings rather than a simple pass/fail indicator.
1) Single Channel PipetteQuantity 20 Unit Price $_______________Total Price $____________ 2) Single Channel PipetteQuantity 3 Unit Price $_______________Total Price $____________ 3)Repeater Pipette Quantity 1 Total Price $______________ 4) Pipet-Aid Quanityt 1 Total Price $_______________ 5)Multi -Channel Pipette Quanity 1 Total Price_____________
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DOPQQBPV4.08.26.pdf | ||
| State Pesticide Laboratory and StateChemical Laboratory Pipette Location Manufacture and Serail Number .xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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