Purchase of Two (2) Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)

The City of Cincinnati is soliciting bids for the purchase, delivery, installation, and training of two automated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) units to support PFAS monitoring for the Metropolitan Sewer District. The contract includes a one‑year warranty and optional extended maintenance agreements (3‑ or 5‑year). All bids must be submitted electronically via the VSS portal by the deadline. No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is required. • Supply of two automated SPE units (Biotage PrepXpert‑8 or equivalent) capable of EPA Method 1633 PFAS analysis. • Delivery, on‑site installation at the MSD laboratory (1600 Gest St, Cincinnati, OH 45204), and at least one full day of training. • Mandatory one‑year warranty and optional 1‑, 3‑, or 5‑year maintenance service agreements covering preventive maintenance, parts, labor, and software updates. • Total contract value not disclosed; bid must include all shipping, handling, and ancillary costs, and must be tax‑exempt for the tax‑exempt MSD agency.