DEQ AQ LEAD Nephelometers

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, on behalf of the Department of Environmental Quality, is soliciting bids for a Price Agreement for the sale and support of up to 50 integrating nephelometers. These devices must be certified as a Federal Equivalent Method by the USEPA for PM2.5 and measure in at least two wavelengths for ambient air measurement. The contract includes requirements for technical support and repair services if agency staff are unable to perform them. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based specifically on the pricing of the nephelometer equipment, although discounts for accessories and replacement parts will be included in the final contract for future use. Bidders must be legally authorized to do business in Oregon and provide various certifications, including tax compliance, conflict of interest disclosures, and a certified disadvantaged business outreach plan. For contracts valued at 150,000 dollars or more, bidders must certify they have a written policy preventing sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination. The agency will have 15 calendar days from delivery to inspect and accept or reject goods based on conformity to specifications and warranties. Required submission documents include a signed bid cover sheet, pricing form, responsibility inquiry, and a disadvantaged business outreach plan.