Cleanroom Certification Contract

Granite School District is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bids AP26-018 Rebid to establish a contract for testing and certification services of biosafety cabinets and chemical fume hoods located across multiple sites within its facilities. The contract will cover one base year with an option to renew for up to four additional years and is expected to result in a single award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Vendors must provide comprehensive testing services for Class II biosafety cabinets and chemical fume hoods of varying sizes, including air velocity, HEPA leak, particle count, and room pressurization tests, with all results documented in formal test reports and certification materials that become the property of the District. The work must be performed in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, including the Utah Prompt Payment Act and CFR Appendix II to Part 200, and technical standards such as NSF/ANSI 49 are implied though not explicitly cited. The contract requires full compliance with strict operational and legal conditions, including mandatory certification of non-debarment status and active participation in the E-Verify program, with failure to meet these requirements deemed a material breach. Contractors must maintain $1,000,000 in commercial auto liability insurance, comply with Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) regarding data handling, and cannot subcontract or assign the contract without prior written approval. Performance is subject to F.O.B. destination terms, meaning the contractor retains liability until services are inspected and accepted at the District’s site within 30 days of completion. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of performance, reference the Purchase Order number, and will be processed for payment within 30 days of receipt, using methods such as EFT or the District’s purchasing card. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire Utah U3P portal by May 19, 2026, with no email or fax submissions accepted, and must include a completed, all-inclusive pricing sheet with details on equipment make, model, and serial number. The contract includes provisions for indemnity, confidentiality, force majeure, and jurisdiction strictly limited to Utah courts, with no sovereign immunity waivers permitted. Despite the absence of specific line-item numbers, contract value, or detailed evaluation weights, the award will prioritize responsivity and the lowest acceptable bid price among technically qualified responders.