Chromatography Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (LC-QTOF) Instruments

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Laboratory is soliciting bids under solicitation SRC0000042863 for the procurement of three Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (LC-QTOF) instrument systems. These systems will be deployed across three laboratory locations in Bowling Green, Richfield, and London to enhance the analysis and characterization of controlled substances. The scope of work requires the vendor to furnish, deliver, install, configure, and test the equipment, which includes mass spectrometers, liquid chromatography systems, nitrogen generators, and associated software licenses for data acquisition and informatics integration. Additionally, the vendor must provide three days of on-site training at each location and a five-year enhanced extended manufacturer-backed warranty. The contract will be awarded based on the vendor's ability to meet technical specifications and provide comprehensive pricing, though the lowest price quote is not the sole determining factor. Bidders must submit their responses online via the Ohio Buys portal by the November 18, 2026, deadline. All equipment must be new or manufacturer-certified pre-owned. Key compliance requirements include adherence to U.S. trade control laws, certification against unresolved findings for recovery under the Ohio Revised Code, and compliance with equal employment opportunity laws. Delivery is specified as F.O.B. Destination, and the contract is subject to the availability of lawful appropriations through the biennium ending June 30, 2027.