Total Coliform Bacteria Identification

The State of Illinois has posted a state and local contract opportunity for Total Coliform Bacteria Identification services. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to establish a three-year reagent rental contract for Total Coliform, Escherichia coli, and Legionella Test Kits. The purpose is to enable IDPH's Division of Laboratories to purchase these test kits on an as-needed basis during the contract period. IDPH expects to perform approximately 15,500 tests per year, including 15,000 Total Coliform and Escherichia coli tests and 500 Legionella tests. The awarded vendor will be required to provide all necessary instrumentation, training, technical support, and maintenance at no additional cost to IDPH. Bids are due by the date and time specified on the BidBuy posting, and the initial contract term is three years with the option to renew for an additional three years. Vendors must provide pricing per test and per water collection bottle, and the contract will use an economic price adjustment clause tied to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

There are no small business, minority, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements for this solicitation. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the State may partially or fully fund the contract with federal funds. The state has indicated that paper responses will not be accepted, and all submissions must be made electronically through the BidBuy system by the specified due date and time. Detailed certifications and disclosures from vendors are required, but the specific contract value or budget range is not provided in the available documents.