26-0534 BRAND NAME ONLY - Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant drug stan

This procurement solicitation, issued by the Internal Services Department of Los Angeles County under RFB-IS-26200957-1, seeks certified drug standards, controls, and reagents from Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant under a brand-name-only requirement with no substitutions permitted unless explicitly authorized. The items, which include analytical standards such as ethanol, chlordiazepoxide-D5, oxazepam-D5, bupropion hydrochloride, alprazolam-D5, paroxetine maleate, benzoylecgonine, lidocaine, and cis-tramadol hydrochloride, are intended for forensic laboratory use by the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner in Los Angeles. All products must be new, current-model, fully certified, and supplied with manufacturer documentation, with each package labeled with the brand name and catalog number, and sterile items individually packaged and marked as such. Deliveries must be made F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed, to the designated address: ME-LABORATORIES, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER, 1104 N. MISSION ROAD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, prioritizing full compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements over price alone, with bids due by May 27, 2026, at noon via the Vendor Self Service portal only. Compliance with California and local statutes is mandatory, including adherence to prevailing wage laws, the Public Records Act, conflict of interest prohibitions, and participation certifications for Small Business Enterprise, Local Small Business Enterprise, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, and Small Enterprise programs. The contractor is recognized as a Business Associate under HIPAA and HITECH, obligating them to safeguard Protected Health Information, report any breaches immediately, and extend data protection obligations to subcontractors. Insurance requirements include $1 million in general and employer’s liability coverage, with policies issued only by carriers rated A.M. Best A:VII or higher. Record retention spans three years after final payment, subject to audit by county, state, or federal authorities. All submissions must be complete with appended certifications, descriptive literature, and compliance documentation, with no paper, faxed, or emailed proposals accepted.