Description
The County of Los Angeles, Internal Services Department, is issuing a Request for Bid to procure manual microbiology media reagents (commodity code 115-18-00-046719). Vendors must be registered in the County’s WebVen system and submit a complete bid—including all required Appendix A forms—exclusively through the online Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal by the closing date of 10/15/2026 at 12:00 PM. The solicitation specifies that bids must be for the listed commodity lines, with pricing expressed per unit (sales and use taxes excluded) and delivery terms FOB Delivered. Vendors are required to provide a California Sellers Permit or equivalent certification, and must certify that they are authorized distributors or manufacturers of the products. No paper bids are accepted, and all documentation must be uploaded electronically. The County prefers products manufactured in Los Angeles County or California and may award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors.
• Commodity: Dehydrated culture media (manual microbiology reagents)
• Quantity: Not specified (per product list attachment)
• Delivery: As specified in the bid, FOB Delivered, with required expiration dates (minimum two‑year shelf life)
• Mandatory attachments: Complete Appendix A forms, certification of compliance, seller’s permit, and any required manufacturer authorization letters
• Submission method: Online via VSS (http://lacovss.lacounty.gov) only
• Evaluation: Responsiveness, compliance with specifications, and preference for local (Los Angeles/California) products