Awarded vendors
- Bio‑Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Description
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued RFQ 25‑CLS‑0740 for the purchase, delivery, installation, and support of a Digital PCR System (QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR) and related accessories, consumables, and a thermal cycler. The solicitation was open to all qualified vendors, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bio‑Rad Laboratories, Inc. was identified as the intended awardee in the Notice of Intent to Award. The contract includes a one‑year full‑service onsite support plan, on‑site installation by certified technicians, two days of training for up to six CDPH staff, and a required delivery by 15 June 2026. The procurement follows California state small‑business preference policies and a range of compliance requirements (e.g., recycled‑content certification, Russian sanctions, DVBE incentives).
• Equipment: 2 QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR Systems, 8 PTC Tempo Deepwell Thermal Cyclers, and associated consumables (kits, cartridges, oils, pipet tips).
• Services: Installation, two‑day in‑house training, 1‑year full‑service support, and warranty coverage.
• Procurement details: Open competition, award to lowest responsive bidder, small‑business preference (5 % Cal‑SB), DVBE incentive optional, multiple mandatory state forms, and a 60‑day price‑validity requirement.