State Chemical Lab 264252

The State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking quotes for Laboratory Equipment for the State Chemical Lab located at 1171 Wire Road in Auburn. The specific procurement involves a DR100 110-120V 60HZ for ZM200 Complete Feeder Kit, with a catalog number of 229361002, requiring one unit to be purchased. The solicitation was posted on March 18, 2025, with a response deadline of March 21, 2025, which provides a narrow three-day window for potential vendors to submit their quotes. Vendors must submit their quotes through the Alabama Buys online Supplier Portal, following the standard terms and conditions outlined in the attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document. The procurement is specifically targeted for Limestone County, with the procurement identifying precise technical specifications for the laboratory equipment, including voltage requirements, frequency specifications, and comprehensive kit components such as a 75/40mm chute, hopper, and stand.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the state's rigorous compliance requirements, including registration with the Alabama Secretary of State and enrollment in the E-Verify program. Potential respondents must certify they are not engaged in boycotts and are not currently debarred from government transactions. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, vendors must comply with multiple state regulatory standards, including immigration law compliance and comprehensive vendor qualification protocols. The document emphasizes that suppliers are considered independent contractors with no entitlement to Merit System benefits. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, vendors are expected to provide unit and total pricing for the laboratory equipment. The state reserves the right to conduct cost and price analyses, inspect delivered products, and potentially cancel contracts under specific circumstances such as non-appropriation of funds or lack of revenues.