402-27 Electric Cole-Parmer Sample Prep Sm-300 Shatterbox Versatile Ring and Puck

The Ohio Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a one-time purchase of one new electric Cole-Parmer Sample Prep Sm-300 Shatterbox Versatile Ring and Puck Mill, model EW-41010-83, for use in chemical sample preparation and testing. The required equipment must feature a 1/2 hp motor, an RPM range of 800 to 1200, and operate on 115V, 10A, 60 Hz power. The purchase includes the instrument and essential accessories, specifically a power cable, instruction manual, USB memory stick, a 10mm wrench, and a set of Torx keys. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total cost of all items combined. Bidders must be the manufacturer or an approved supplier and provide documentation proving authorized dealer or distributor status. Delivery is specified as F.O.B. Destination to 1600 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, with the contractor bearing all transportation costs and risk of loss until acceptance by the agency. Bids must be submitted electronically via OhioBuys by the September 3, 2026, deadline. Compliance requirements include adherence to the State of Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and domestic sourcing preferences. Bidders may seek preferences by certifying their status as a Veteran Friendly Business Enterprise or by demonstrating a significant economic presence in Ohio. Invoicing must be submitted to the office designated in the purchase order and include specific details such as the purchase order number, agency billing address, and itemized costs.