Sole Source FIALYZER-2000-2-channel flow injection analyzer

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is pursuing a sole source procurement for two FIALYZER-2000-2-channel flow injection analyzers from FIALab Instruments, Inc. to support the Bureau of Water's Clean Water Act initiatives. The specialized laboratory equipment, valued at $159,000, will enable advanced water quality analysis for parameters including Ammonia, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Cyanide, Phenol, Alkalinity, and Nitrate/Nitrite. The procurement is justified by FIALab's unique patented full-array spectrometer technology, which offers simultaneous multi-analyte analysis and real-time full absorbance spectrum viewing. A public hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST via Webex, with a deadline for written comments or hearing requests by 4:00 PM on June 6, 2025. The procurement includes a two-year service plan, with an identified need date of May 1, 2025, and a required delivery by May 19, 2025, using state appropriated funds.

The sole source contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. FIALab has offered a 10% discount from 2024 manufacturing prices, making the procurement financially advantageous for the state. The equipment will replace existing end-of-life instruments, with peripheral replacement parts remaining universally sourceable. While the initial purchase commits the state to FIALab for maintenance, the procurement includes flexibility for future servicing. The contract is funded through state appropriated funds, with a total procurement value of $159,000. The BidBuy Reference Number for this procurement is 25-532EPA-LAB53-B-47740, and interested parties can contact Dianne Richman from the Chief Procurement Office at Dianne.Richman@illinois.gov or 217-622-1857 for additional information.