Radon Detectors for New York State Residents

The New York State Department of Health is seeking a laboratory certified by the Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) to provide short-term radon testing kits and laboratory analysis for New York State residents. The scope involves the distribution of approximately 6,000 detectors annually, consisting of both direct shipments to individuals and bulk shipments to non-profit entities and health departments. The required measurement method is Activated Charcoal Adsorption Devices (AC) using laboratory gamma scintillation counting, with a minimum detectable concentration of 0.5 pCi/L. The contractor must provide instructions in both English and Spanish and is required to notify the Department within two business days of any radon concentrations greater than or equal to 100 pCi/L. The contract is awarded based on a Best Value concept, with a composite score weighted 70% for the technical proposal and 30% for the cost proposal. Key requirements include a 30% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal and strict adherence to quality assurance standards, including quarterly radon chamber testing. Bidders are prohibited from subcontracting the actual laboratory analysis, though ancillary services are permitted. The contractor must maintain specific insurance levels and ELAP certification, as failure to maintain the latter will result in immediate contract termination. All hardware must be shipped within 14 calendar days of receiving an order file, and any detectors damaged during mailing must be replaced at no cost to the state.