582213 - Fully Automated Clinical Nucleic Acid Extraction

The County of Los Angeles Department of Internal Services, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, is soliciting bids for a fully automated clinical nucleic acid extraction instrument, specifically the Roche MagNA Pure 96 or an equivalent model. This procurement, solicitation number RFB-IS-25201302-1, requires the delivery of one instrument to the Public Health Laboratory in Downey, California, by June 30, 2025. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to a responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications, including requirements for contamination control, software connectivity, and a one-year full factory warranty. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Vendor Self Service portal by June 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The contract includes stringent compliance mandates, most notably a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement requiring the contractor to safeguard Protected Health Information and report any breaches immediately. Vendors must provide proof of general liability and workers compensation insurance and complete mandatory procurement forms, including certifications for small, local, or disadvantaged business enterprises. Delivery is quoted as FOB Destination, and the County retains the right to conduct acceptance testing upon receipt. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer with net 30 terms, and all invoices must be submitted electronically to the designated Public Health invoice processing email.