Hale Creek Field Station Laboratory Information Management System

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), is seeking information from vendors regarding commercially available Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) capable of supporting environmental contaminant monitoring laboratories. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended solely to gather information regarding commercially available products, implementation approaches, and industry best practices. Responses to this RFI will assist DEC in refining business requirements, evaluating potential implementation strategies, estimating project costs and schedules, and determining whether commercially available solutions can meet the laboratory's operational needs. This RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quote (RFQ), and does not constitute a commitment by DEC to procure any products or services. DEC hereby requests written information, advice, comments, recommendations, and rough orders of magnitude from all interested parties regarding: Laboratory Information Management System and accompanying hardware, software, storage, and technical support services. The attached document outlines the broad areas of functionality. It is not intended to be a detailed description of every function needed, but rather to act as an overview of the main functions required.