Toxicology Kits

The state of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Toxicology Kits on behalf of the Arkansas State Police and Arkansas State Crime Lab. The procured items include 96-well and 48-well plates with calibrators and controls for quantitative analysis, screening of common drugs of abuse in blood and urine, and associated sample preparation materials. Prospective contractors must have ISO/IEC 17025 or equivalent accreditation and a minimum of one year's experience providing these types of products. Pricing must be submitted through the state's e-Procurement system, ARBuy, and shall include all costs except taxes. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price. The bid responses are due by January 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time, and the anticipated contract start date is February 8, 2024, with an initial term of one year and the possibility of six additional one-year renewals.

The contract opportunity is open to all eligible vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value or budget range for this contract opportunity is not specified in the provided documents.