Fully-Automated ELISA Analysis System

The City of Raleigh is seeking a vendor to provide a fully-automated ELISA analysis system for the analysis of algal toxins in water samples. The system must be capable of using ELISA kits for the analysis of Cylindropermopin, Anatoxin-A, and Microcystins. The vendor must provide all initial consumables, minimum one day on-site training, and operational parts to start up the instrument. The contract will include a 12-month comprehensive warranty covering all parts, service, labor, and travel. * Key features of the system include: * Capacity to hold a minimum of 15 samples * Ability to analyze cyanotoxins, specifically Cylindrospermopsin, Anatoxin-A, and Microcystins * Full traceability for long-term results storage, including calibration and reagent data * Ability to fit on a standard laboratory benchtop * Ability to hold up to all necessary reagents, with no adapters * Display of a passing curve with a minimum correlation coefficient of 0.995 * Consumables must meet drinking water and wastewater requirements * Computer with Windows 10 or higher * Software with advanced user settings, audit trail, and traceability * Certified installation by factory-trained service engineers * Preventive maintenance plans for future purchase * Service repair with remote capabilities for quick turnaround * Multi-user training with the option to record for troubleshooting and retraining * Technical phone support must be available to assist the microbiologist * 12-month comprehensive warranty must be provided, including emergency repair and application assistance, as well as all travel, labor, replacement parts, and software revisions or upgrades