United Chemical Technologies Consumables for MSP Lansing Lab

The State of Michigan, Michigan State Police (MSP) Purchasing division, issued a Request for Proposal on October 19, 2018, for the supply of United Chemical Technologies consumables to support the MSP Lansing Laboratory's drug analysis operations. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide solid phase extraction (SPE) columns, guard columns, and related laboratory consumables on an as-needed basis for extracting drugs of abuse from biological samples and supporting liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LCMSMS) instrument operations. Specific deliverables include Clean Screen DAU extraction columns (450 packs over three years), Clean Screen THC extraction columns (12 packs), Clean Screen GHB extraction columns (12 packs), Clean-Thru Tips (711 packs), Foam Gaskets (15 packs), Guard Cartridges (21 packs), and Guard Cartridge Holders (6 units). The contractor must be either the manufacturer or an authorized distributor and must bid on all line items, with only one master agreement to be awarded. Evaluation criteria include product quality, service capabilities, delivery capabilities, and prior experience. Key dates include a bidder questions deadline of October 26, 2018, answers posted by November 2, 2018, and proposals due by November 9, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with an anticipated contract start date of December 1, 2018. The contract term is three years with renewal options for up to two additional one-year periods at the State's discretion.

The State will consider qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status under Michigan law as part of the evaluation process. There are no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting organizations that can respond, though the contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. All deliveries must occur within 7-10 business days of order receipt at 7320 North Canal Road, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract length, with any adjustments requiring written evidence of cost changes and mutual written agreement following a 30-day review period. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt, with all prices inclusive of taxes. The RFP does not specify an estimated award value or budget range in the available documentation.