583546- System-Automation-Lab-Liquid Handling-Copan Universe

The Department of Internal Services for the County of Los Angeles is soliciting bids for the procurement, delivery, and installation of one Automated Specimen Processing System, specifically a Copan UniVerse or an equivalent model, for the Public Health Laboratory in Downey, California. The system is intended for processing QuantiFERON blood specimens and must include a laminar flow hood, an automated liquid handling system, an uninterrupted power supply, a software interface for Laboratory Information System integration, and a wooden shipping crate. The scope of work requires white-glove delivery, on-site installation, validation, training consultation, and a one-year warranty. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal by June 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Submissions must include all mandatory Appendix A purchasing forms, including certifications for compliance and Community Business Enterprise information, as failure to provide these may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive. Due to the nature of the work, the successful contractor must enter into a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement to ensure the protection of Protected Health Information and maintain minimum insurance coverages, including two million dollars in general liability. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination, with the vendor retaining title and responsibility for freight costs until the equipment is accepted by the County.