Chemical Fume Hood, Biological Safety Cabinet, and HEPA Exhaust Filter Certification

The New York State Department of Health is issuing an Invitation for Bids to select qualified organizations capable of performing inspections, decontaminations, repairs, and annual certifications of various laboratory safety equipment, including chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, dump stations, microisolators, and building exhaust HEPA banks. The contract, with a duration of five years, aims to ensure the safety and compliance of laboratory environments at the Wadsworth Center locations in Albany. The procurement emphasizes a goal of 30% MWBE participation and is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Bidders are required to submit their responses by October 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, reflecting the scope and importance of maintaining laboratory safety standards. This solicitation is part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to uphold laboratory safety through regular maintenance and certification of critical safety equipment. The process is open to new bidders, with no prior contracts awarded for similar services within the past five years, indicating an opportunity for qualified organizations to establish a new partnership with the Department. Interested parties can find additional details and respond through the official NYSCR portal.