TruNarc Analyzers, Warranty, Training, Consumables for MSP

The Michigan State Police, Special Investigation Division, issued a Request for Proposal on January 27, 2020, for the one-time purchase of seven TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzers with associated warranty, training, and consumables. The procurement requires bidders to supply seven Thermo Scientific TruNarc Unlimited Model units, each with a one-year factory warranty that includes repair services and 24/7 technical support. Additionally, the contract mandates seven sessions of on-site instructor-led training for 12 students at separate Michigan locations and seven TruNarc Solution Kits (Type H) containing test sticks and solution vials. The RFP was brand and model specific, with no alternate bids accepted; vendors must be the manufacturer or an authorized distributor with manufacturer verification reserved by the State. Key deadlines included a bidder question deadline of January 30, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with answers to be posted by February 3, 2020, and a proposal submission deadline of February 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The anticipated contract begin date was February 17, 2020, with delivery of all goods required by March 9, 2020. Award was to be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price, with all pricing submitted on Schedule B using F.O.B. Destination terms with prepaid transportation charges, and bids remaining valid for at least 90 days from the proposal due date.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types were identified in the RFP documentation. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration were listed. Bidders were required to meet standard State of Michigan terms and conditions, including Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per accident, Workers' Compensation, and Employers Liability coverage. Personnel accessing criminal justice information systems were subject to background check requirements, and compliance with federal provisions applied if the contract was federally funded. Payment terms required invoicing within 45 days of State receipt, with electronic funds transfer as the sole payment method. The RFP did not specify a set budget range or anticipated award value, leaving pricing to be determined by competitive bidding.