15760G- 1258-25- 26FX87019- VACUUM CONCENTRATION SYSTEM - CO

The County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department, on behalf of the Sheriff's Department Scientific Services Bureau, is soliciting bids for the procurement of two new vacuum concentration systems for molecular biology applications, specifically for DNA, RNA, and protein sample preparation. The equipment must be the latest model and meet strict technical specifications, including a 48-tube capacity, a vacuum pressure of 20 mbar, a noise level not exceeding 50 dB, and high resistance to chemical degradation. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the online Vendor Self Service portal by September 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The contract is governed by Los Angeles County procurement policies and requires strict adherence to delivery and packaging standards, specifically F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid. Mandatory submission requirements include completed specification sheets, descriptive literature, and various certification forms from Appendix A, including the Community Business Enterprise form. Because the contractor may encounter protected health information, compliance with HIPAA regulations via a Business Associate Agreement is required. Additionally, vendors must provide proof of general liability insurance with a two million dollar aggregate limit and a one million dollar per occurrence limit. Preference may be given to certified Local Small Business Enterprises, Social Enterprises, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises.