26-493ISP-FOREN-B-50350 | ELISA Instrument-DFS-AO

The Illinois State Police has issued Invitation for Bid number 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-50350 for the procurement of two fully automated Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA) screening instruments. These systems will be deployed to toxicology laboratories in Chicago and Springfield to replace aging equipment and will be used for drug analysis on blood, urine, and other forensic matrices in criminal cases. The required instruments must support walk-away analysis for up to 384 samples, on-board dilution of urine samples, and the ability to run at least four assays on a single plate. The contract includes a one-year parts and labor warranty, five years of annual preventive maintenance, installation, and one-time on-site operator training. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the BidBuy portal, including required vendor disclosures and pricing. Awarded vendors must be established prime manufacturers of the instrument and maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability. Delivery requires a truck with a lift gate due to the lack of loading docks at the delivery sites, and equipment must fit through a 34-inch door. Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act, and the contract may be funded in whole or in part by federal funds.