Newborn Screening Program Instrumentation and Reagents

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking proposals for the provision of instrumentation and reagents for the Newborn Screening Program. The program requires specific supplies and equipment, including screening assays, reagents, and laboratory equipment, as well as technical support for staff training and preventative equipment maintenance and repair. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to nine additional years. The estimated total budget for the initial five-year contract is $15,500,000. • The program requires instrumentation and reagents for eight different workflows, including cystic fibrosis initial screening, endocrine disorders initial screening, and hemoglobinopathies initial screening. • The successful offeror will be required to provide goods and services for the workflow(s) they are bidding on. • The offeror must meet all mandatory requirements, including FDA clearance for the testing method and compliance with CLIA requirements. • The proposal should include a detailed quote and/or narrative for each workflow being proposed, as well as references from previous clients.