Description
The Alabama Department of Public Health is seeking a single brand‑new, laboratory‑grade autoclave to replace the existing unit at its Bureau of Clinical Laboratories in Mobile, AL. The contract is an “all‑or‑none” Invitation‑to‑Bid that will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who can meet the detailed technical specifications, deliver the equipment within 30 days of purchase order issuance, provide on‑site installation, training, and documentation, and handle removal of the legacy autoclave. All bids must be submitted through the Alabama Buys portal, include full manufacturer warranties, and be FOB destination with freight charges incorporated. The site lacks a loading dock, so delivery must be on a lift‑gate equipped truck.
• Supply one new, pre‑vacuum/gravity‑displacement laboratory autoclave (21″ × 21″ × 38″ chamber, 9.7 cu ft volume, 8.4″ touchscreen, USB/ethernet data export).
• Provide one‑year manufacturer warranty, on‑site installation, training, instructional materials, and removal of the existing unit for salvage.
• Deliver and install within 30 days of PO receipt; all freight costs must be included (FOB destination) and the delivery vehicle must have a liftgate.
• Bids must be submitted by August 4 2026, questions due July 29 2026, and all required documentation (E‑Verify, vendor disclosure) must be provided after award.