(Sole Source) Randox RABTA BHTX (MA)
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000037332
- State
- Alabama
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from alabamabuys.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting a sole-source quick quote for one Randox RABTA analyzer with barcode scanner, printer, installation, three-operator training, and operator's manual, with quotes due October 27, 2026. Randox is the sole source, and the listed jurisdiction is Jefferson County, with delivery and installation location beginning with Birmingham.
Delivery occurs within sixteen weeks of purchase order, followed by installation and a three-day training course led by a technical specialist. The analyzer carries a comprehensive 12-month warranty from installation covering parts, travel, and labor, included in the instrument price. A second-year warranty is separately quoted at $33,000. Technical support is available by telephone with a guaranteed 24-hour response. Validation follows SWTOX/OSAC guidelines and requires a Randox Technical Support Scientist on site for two or more weeks, with the client covering reagents, standards, and equipment. Validation fees are separately quoted and cover travel, boarding, and manpower.
The contract is renewable annually by written agreement of both parties, up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a maximum of five years from the effective date. Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys, certify sales tax compliance, and verify E-Verify enrollment if employing workers within Alabama. Disclosure statements are required for contracts exceeding $25,000. Suppliers must accept state credit cards, P-cards, and EFT at no additional cost to the State. The State is exempt from sales tax and reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids. Alabama law governs, with exclusive venue in Montgomery.
Opportunity text
Purpose of Solicitation: (Sole Source) Quantity One (1) RABTA Analyzer Barcode scanner Printer Installation Training of three operators Operator's manual Warranty:
- First-year warranty: Includes instrument purchase price. Page 6 specifies a comprehensive warranty for 12 months from the date of installation, covering all costs associated with parts, travel, and labor.
- Second-year warranty: Separately quoted at $33,000 to extend coverage for an additional year.
Therefore, we are requesting two years of warranty coverage, with the expectation that the second year provides the same comprehensive coverage as the first year. Validation Fee to following specifications: Validation will be in line with the SWTOX/OSAC guidelines in accordance with the Method Validation provided by Randox Toxicology Tech Support. Cost of reagents, standards and equipment will be covered by the client. This fee includes the following: completion of validation runs on site data crunching R & D data checks QA manager involvement and approvals Writing the full report on validations and providing it to the Chief Toxicologist. This requires a Randox Technical Support Scientist to come on site for two or more weeks to complete the task. The fee covers travel, boarding and manpower costs. QUOTATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS Delivery: The analyzer and other products will be supplied within sixteen weeks of the purchase order. Installation and Training: Installation will take place after delivery of the analyzer. A technical specialist will conduct the training course, which will take the form of a three-day course for three operators. Warranty Period: The analyzer will be covered by a comprehensive warranty for the period of 12 months from date of installation. This warranty covers all costs of parts, travel and labor. Customer and Technical Support: Immediate technical support will be provided by telephone, with guaranteed 24-hour response by technical support. Delivery and Installation Location: Birmingham Lab Attn: Toxicology 2026 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35244
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DOPQQBPV4.08.26.pdf |
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