Ohio Department of Health - BID SFY25 Zoonotic Disease Program Microscope

The Ohio Department of Health is undertaking an initiative to enhance vector surveillance efforts aimed at controlling disease vectors like mosquitoes and ticks. This contract specifically seeks to procure advanced equipment that will bolster local health departments’ capabilities in identifying and testing these vectors for significant public health pathogens. The acquisition includes precise equipment such as the Olympus SZ-6145TR Trinocular Stereo Microscope, which is essential for specimen examination and is specified without alternative options. Additional required components include the Olympus WHSZ10X/22 and WHSZ10X-H/22 eyepieces, an Accu-scope HD Lite Camera with a monitor for live high-definition imaging, a Schott 66mm Fiber Optic Ring Light, Olympus SZ-LGR66 Ring Light Adapters, and Olympus Eye Shades. This equipment is vital for replacing outdated tools in the entomology lab, enhancing the accuracy of species identification and enabling effective public health responses. While the solicitation outlines the necessary equipment and its critical role in public health objectives, specific details about the period or place of performance for this contract are not provided. The opportunity falls under the category of a State, Local, and Education (SLED) contract and bears a valuation estimate ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The absence of geographic and temporal specifics suggests flexibility around performance logistics, potentially to be determined in collaboration with successful bidders. This contract initiative underlines the Ohio Department of Health's commitment to maintaining comprehensive vector surveillance infrastructure to serve public health needs effectively.