Bid Solicitation for Annual Calibration of instruments and equipment for all branches of MS Forensic Laboratory

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for a contract to provide annual equipment certification and calibration services for all branches of the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory. The scope of work includes both general and onsite field calibration for a wide array of laboratory equipment, including chemical fume hoods, balances, centrifuges, pipettes, biosafety cabinets, and various measurement tools. Services will be performed across multiple laboratory locations, including Pearl, Batesville, Meridian, Gulf Coast, and Oxford. The initial contract term is 48 months, with a possible one-year renewal option subject to approval. To be considered responsive, bidders must have at least one year of experience in the field, maintain a pool of qualified workers, and hold current ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation that specifically covers the required services and field calibrations. Evaluation is based on a pass/fail assessment of qualifications and a reference scoring system requiring a minimum total score of 21 across three references. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Required submission documents include a bid cover sheet, the bid itself, references, and certifications and assurances. Bidders must also maintain professional liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and name the Department of Public Safety as an additional insured.