The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking a digital imaging particle analyzer with fluorescence trigger capable of detecting cyanobacteria pigments in water and wastewater samples. The system should have associated software to aid in the real-time automatic identification and quantification of algal cells and other particles in water and wastewater samples. The contract was awarded to Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc.
• The system must be capable of storing all images of particles for historical reference.
• The system must have a 10X objective and flow cell with 100X overall final magnification.
• The vendor software package must be able to autoclassify blue-green algae, other algae, and other particles.
• The system must have a startup consumables kit and onsite installation and startup training.
• The instrument warranty period must include parts, labor, and travel for at least one year.