Description
The County of Los Angeles is soliciting bids for the procurement of a variety of microbiology laboratory agar media (MacConkey, Trypticase Soy, GS, HEKTOEN Enteric, CAMPY CVA, etc.) to be delivered to the Public Health Laboratory in Downey, CA. The solicitation is a commodity‑service purchase; bids must be submitted electronically through the County’s Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal by 12:00 PM on 9 September 2026. Five delivery shipments are scheduled between 1 September 2026 and 22 December 2026, with specific pack quantities for each line item. Vendors must be authorized distributors/resellers of the listed products, attach all required Appendix A forms, and comply with California tax, warranty, and local preference requirements. No paper bids are accepted; all documentation, certifications, and pricing must be uploaded online. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total acceptable offer that meets all specifications.
• Supplies include 10 distinct agar media items (total ~260 packs).
• Delivery to 12750 Erickson Ave, Downey, CA 90242 on a set schedule.
• Mandatory electronic submission; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit.
• Required certifications: seller’s permit, compliance forms, preference request, etc.
• Payment terms net 30 days (15 days for LSBE).
• Contract duration effectively spans the delivery period (≈ 4 months).