Stereoscopes

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IL EPA) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of stereo microscopes and related accessories for water monitoring purposes. The IL EPA is seeking to purchase a total of 3 stereo zoom body units, 3 LED illumination stands, 3 black and white reversible stage plates, 3 achromatic objectives, 3 trinocular observation tubes, and 6 eyepieces. The awarded vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all requested products and services. The due date for submitting quotes is June 11th at 5pm CST, and the IL EPA requires that all quoted prices remain valid for 30 days from the date of submission, with no price increases accepted. The IL EPA is seeking new equipment and requires a minimum 1-year warranty on all products. The contract is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funds, and the IL EPA reserves the right to reject any or all offers, and to award by item, part, or portion of an item.

The procurement opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement documents do not provide a specific award value or budget range for this contract, but note that funding is subject to appropriation by the state and federal government, and the IL EPA may suspend or terminate the agreement in whole or in part if sufficient funds are not available.