26-482DPH-OFCDI-B-50896 | Invitation For Bid (IFB) IDPH Laboratory Life Technologies Equipment Service and Maintenance

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued Invitation for Bid 26-482DPH-OFCDI-B-50896 (Contract No. 68500015N) to secure repair and maintenance services for Life Technologies equipment used in infectious disease testing. The contract, awarded to Life Technologies Corporation, covers a diverse inventory of instruments, including 7500 Fast Dx, Kingfisher Apex Dx, Kingfisher Flex 96 DW, QuantStudio 5 Food, QuantStudio Dx, Simpliamp, and Veriti 96-well Thermal Cyclers. Services are performed across laboratory locations in Carbondale, Chicago, and Springfield. The agreement features an initial five-year term starting September 1, 2026, with options for up to five additional renewal years, totaling a maximum potential term of ten years. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide semi-annual or annual scheduled maintenance, instrument calibration every six months, and on-site repair support within 48 hours of a request. All services must be performed by factory certified field service engineers using certified parts, and the vendor must ensure compliance with FDA 510(k) regulations and 21 CFR Part 820. The contract specifies that all parts, labor, shipping, and firmware upgrades are provided at no additional charge to the agency. Awarding was based on the lowest overall total price from a responsive and responsible bidder. Key administrative requirements include strict electronic submission via BidBuy, comprehensive financial and conflict of interest disclosures for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, and adherence to the State Prompt Payment Act.