Laboratory Instruments and Services

This contract, identified by solicitation number 26PSX0116, is issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Procurement to acquire laboratory instruments, high-complexity diagnostic tests, test kits, consumables, reagents, assay kits, and associated services to support the Department of Public Health laboratory. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, with delivery required F.O.B. at locations specified in individual purchase orders, governed by the detailed deliverables outlined in Exhibit A and the pricing structure in Exhibit B, which includes unit pricing, cost-plus limits on repair parts capped at 15% of contractor cost, and time-and-material billing for instrument services. The contract prohibits the contractor from charging for travel time, mileage, parking, trip fees, or any other ancillary costs, and requires all training and operational manuals to be provided at no additional cost. Payment is contingent upon acceptance of goods or services and receipt of a properly detailed invoice, with standard payment due within 45 days, or 25 days for certified small contractors or minority business enterprises, as mandated by Connecticut law. All delivered goods must be new, standard, and the latest model unless otherwise specified, with rejection or price adjustment authorized for noncompliance. The contractor is subject to extensive compliance obligations, including adherence to HIPAA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA regulations, and federal requirements applicable to funds derived from federal programs, particularly those under Title 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million and workers’ compensation coverage in compliance with Connecticut law, with employer liability limits of $100,000. The State retains the right to audit the contractor’s facilities through its Auditors of Public Accounts, Attorney General, or other authorized agents, and all records are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The contractor must also certify compliance with anti-collusion statutes, Iran energy investment restrictions, consulting agreement regulations, and maintain current vehicle registrations, tax filings, and workers' compensation fund payments. Performance must continue uninterrupted during any dispute resolution, and either party may terminate for material breach after written notice and failed remediation, or the State may terminate for convenience if deemed in the public interest. Emergency prioritization is available during declared emergencies, and the contractor must provide customer service and technical support during business days, along with ongoing catalog updates. The contract is governed