Teledyne API equipment for monitoring and calibration of nitrogen dioxide

The Washington State Department of Ecology's Air Quality Program is seeking to procure specialized air quality monitoring equipment through Request for Quote (RFQ) 2517 AQP, specifically targeting the purchase of three critical pieces of Teledyne API equipment: one T200U Trace-level Chemiluminescence NO/NO2/NOX Analyzer, one T700U trace-level dilution calibrator, and one T701H high performance zero air generator. This procurement is intended to support a new monitoring site in Tacoma, WA, with a focus on meeting federal monitoring requirements for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and maintaining the agency's air monitoring data quality system. The equipment must be new, unused, and comply with US EPA Automated Federal Reference Method standards for NO2, with specific technical requirements including zero noise measurements and software interface specifications. The bid is due on August 19, 2025, by 5:00 P.M., with an electronic submission requirement via email. The contract will allow for indefinite delivery and quantity purchases for one year (365 days) from the original award date, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The RFQ includes several unique procurement considerations that may impact potential bidders, such as a 5% bid evaluation preference for vendors who do not require mandatory individual arbitration clauses for employees. The solicitation encourages environmentally preferable products and supports diverse suppliers, potentially creating opportunities for small, minority-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. Pricing must be comprehensive, with all costs including shipping integrated into the unit price, and the Department of Ecology reserves the right to award on an all-or-nothing consolidated basis. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized scientific equipment that typically represents a significant investment. The jurisdictions potentially impacted by this procurement span numerous Washington counties and municipalities, including but not limited to Tacoma, Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County. Vendors responding to this opportunity should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, provide comprehensive pricing, and meet the agency's rigorous equipment performance requirements.