Toxicology Lab Equipment

The Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Forensic Science, located in Hanover County, is soliciting bids for toxicology laboratory equipment through procurement document QQ-120103. The procurement requires the supply and delivery of specialized laboratory equipment including one Fisher Scientific Sorvall ST4 Plus Centrifuge, one Fisher Scientific TX-750 Blood Tube Package, two UCT Positive Pressure Manifold Systems with 13x100 Collection Racks and associated installation kits, two UCT PPM Waste Tray Draining Kits, two Biotage TurboVap LV units with multi-racks and mains cords for US/CA applications. All equipment must be fully assembled, installed, and ready for use upon delivery with all crating and debris removed from the premises, and must be delivered FOB Destination to 8850 Times Dispatch Boulevard, Suite 100, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116. Contractors must provide complete operations and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, parts lists, and warranty documentation with each piece of equipment, and all bid prices must be inclusive of complete installation and freight charges with no extra charges permitted. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, with bids due on May 19, 2026, and bidders must maintain valid offers for a 120-day bid acceptance period following submission. All equipment must be of the exact specified models with no equivalent products or substitutions accepted.

The Commonwealth prioritizes awards to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to $10,000 and DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids not exceeding $100,000, provided pricing is determined fair and reasonable; if neither set-aside category yields qualified bids, the award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size. All contracts exceeding $10,000 require compliance with immigration regulations, drug-free workplace provisions, and anti-discrimination laws, while vendor transaction fees are capped at $500 for certified small businesses and $1,500 for other businesses. The Department of Forensic Science reserves the right to place additional orders at the original unit price within 90 days of contract award, with aggregate additional orders not to exceed 100 percent of the originally stated contract quantity. All awarded contractors must participate in Virginia's eVA eProcurement Program and provide electronic catalogs or Punch-Out Catalogs for awarded items. The contract includes a 12-month warranty covering all materials and equipment against defects in material and workmanship, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to relocate equipment at its own expense with contractor supervision provided upon 30 days' notice and reasonable compensation to be negotiated between parties. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice or delivery, whichever occurs last, with interest accrual obligations for subcontractors at one percent per month on amounts unpaid beyond seven days of the contractor's receipt of Commonwealth payment.