EMERGENCY NOTICE Abbott HIV/Syphilis Reagents

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking to purchase HIV and Syphilis testing kits from Abbott Laboratories Inc. The procurement is for an emergency purchase to prevent disruption in critical State services that affect health and safety. The required items include reagent kits, calibrator kits, control kits, and other consumables for the Abbott ARCHITECT i1000SR analyzer system. The procurement will be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances, and best efforts will be utilized to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program. • The procurement includes the purchase of proprietary reagents, calibrators, control kits, and consumables for the Abbott ARCHITECT i1000SR analyzer system. • The required items are essential to maintain uninterrupted testing operations and uphold CLIA certification standards. • The continuity of these testing services directly supports the health and safety of Illinois residents and prevents serious disruption in critical public health operations. • The procurement will be made with an estimated expenditure of $54,070.50. • The expected start date is 10/15/2025, and the estimated end date is 1/12/2026.