Traceable Standards RFP

The Michigan State Police Purchasing Department issued Request for Proposal No. 180000000232 on October 26, 2017, seeking certified reference materials for the MSP's Toxicology Unit. The procurement requires bidders to supply certified reference standards in 1mL amber glass ampoules at various concentrations ranging from 50 mg/mL to 100 g/mL, including controlled substances, other drugs, multi-component alcohol mixes, and multi-ampoule kits. Bidders must be either manufacturers or authorized distributors with valid Drug Enforcement Administration registration numbers, and all bidders must submit proposals for all line items to be eligible for consideration. The contract will operate for three years from December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2020, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods at the State's sole discretion. Deliveries must be completed within 7-10 business days of order receipt to 7320 North Canal Road, Lansing, Michigan 48913, and pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term with adjustments based only on documented changes in actual contractor costs. Key deadlines include a bidders' questions deadline of November 2, 2017, and a proposal submission deadline of November 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. EST, with an anticipated contract commencement date of December 1, 2017.

No set-asides or incumbent preferences have been identified in this procurement opportunity, and no restrictions are placed on the types of organizations eligible to respond beyond the requirement for DEA registration. The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. Contractors selected must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and add the State as an additional insured. All costs including shipping, handling, and palletizing must be included in quoted unit prices, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt. The State will issue purchase orders annually for estimated quantities but guarantees no minimum purchase amount, and the RFP does not specify particular award values or budget ranges beyond firm pricing requirements throughout the contract term.