TB LAB Lab Supplies 261903

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking a quote for laboratory supplies for the Thomas Bishop Sparks Lab located in Auburn, Alabama. The procurement opportunity focuses on specific laboratory equipment, namely Fisherbrand Microcentrifuge Tube Racks and Thermo Scientific Nalgene Unwire Test Tube Racks from Resmer Manufacturing Technology, with specifications covering tube sizes of 13mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm. The contract opportunity is posted for Limestone County and is identified by the solicitation number 67caf4dfea10326d5200edde. The procurement was officially posted on March 6, 2025, with a response deadline of March 13, 2025, allowing potential vendors approximately one week to submit their quotes. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the Public Solicitation site and are required to be registered in Alabama Buys. Potential respondents should carefully review the attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document, which provides comprehensive guidelines for participation and submission requirements.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the available documentation. Vendors must comply with several state regulations, including enrollment in the E-Verify program for workers in Alabama and adherence to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Out-of-state corporations must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for the laboratory tube rack equipment. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state and federal laws, and vendors must certify non-collusion and meet all qualification criteria outlined in the standard boilerplate document. Potential respondents should carefully review all documentation, particularly the attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate, to ensure full compliance with procurement requirements and to understand the state's evaluation and selection process.