SoToxa Oral Fluid Roadside Analysis Test Systems and Kits

The Michigan State Police, Field Operations Bureau, issued a Request for Proposal on May 9, 2019, for a one-time purchase of oral fluid roadside analysis test systems and kits. The procurement seeks 70 Abbott SoToxa Mobile Test Systems and 350 Abbott SoToxa Individual Test Kits (supplied in boxes of 25) to support drug detection and analysis at roadside locations. The mobile test systems must be portable handheld instruments capable of retaining at least 10,000 test records, printing results, analyzing six drug panels (amphetamines, methamphetamines, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and cannabinoids), and delivering results within 5 minutes or less with a THC cutoff level no higher than 25 ng/ml. The individual test kits must include oral fluid collection devices with volume adequacy indicators and six-panel test cartridges. Key deadlines include a bidders' question deadline of May 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with answers posted by May 16, 2019, and a proposal submission deadline of May 23, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. The anticipated contract begin date is May 30, 2019, with delivery required by June 24, 2019. All bids must be submitted electronically with pricing entered on Schedule B, remain valid for at least 90 days from the due date, and be F.O.B. Destination with transportation charges prepaid.

This is a brand/model-specific procurement with no alternate bids accepted; only the manufacturer or manufacturer-authorized distributors of Abbott SoToxa products are eligible to bid. Bidders must complete the entire RFP document, including the Signature Authority form and signed Terms and Conditions, and are prohibited from using subcontractors. The State of Michigan's standard contract terms and conditions apply, including insurance requirements with a $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability minimum, performance guarantees, confidentiality obligations, and compliance with Michigan law. Bidders must specify lead time for delivery and indicate whether they offer a quick payment discount. The RFP document does not specify a budget range or award value; however, pricing must be submitted on Schedule B. The State reserves the right to request samples or inspect items before award and may discontinue the procurement process at any time without imposing legal obligations on either party.