SP Labs Automated Biological Oxygen Demand Analyzer

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Laboratory is soliciting a small purchase contract for an automated Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) analyzer to perform BOD and Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD) analysis in compliance with Standard Method 5210B. The required system must be fully automated, including sample preparation, pH adjustment, dissolved oxygen reading, and the addition of dilution water, chemicals, seeds, or inhibitors. Technical specifications require a minimum capacity of 54 sample bottles of 300 mL each and the ability to pull rinse water from a pressurized line or container. The analyzer must be delivered and fully functional at the Springfield, Illinois laboratory within 60 days of contract execution, with on-site training for at least two analysts provided within four weeks of installation. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide pricing for both the analyzer and a mandatory three-year service contract that includes repair parts, labor, and one annual preventive maintenance visit. The equipment must also include a one-year warranty. The awarded vendor is required to maintain significant insurance coverage, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability, and 2 million dollars in annual aggregate general liability. Payment will be processed upon completion in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the contract is subject to the availability of funds, which may include federal funding. Submission requirements include financial disclosures, standard Illinois certifications, and pricing via the BidBuy portal.