RQ6419 - SOLE SOURCE - TSQ LIQUID SPECTROMETER

Cuyahoga County announced an intent to purchase a TSQ Altis Liquid Chromatograph Triple‑Stage Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer on a sole‑source basis, designating Thermo Electron North America LLC as the only qualified vendor. The county required interested parties to submit a price quote by June 3, 2021, with the award subsequently made on the same date. The procurement is a straightforward acquisition of a high‑performance analytical instrument without competitive bidding, reflecting a justification that the product can legally be obtained only from the named supplier. • Procurement method: Sole source – direct award to Thermo Electron North America LLC. • Primary product: TSQ Altis LC‑MS system (high‑performance liquid chromatography coupled with a triple‑quadrupole mass spectrometer). • Award value (as indicated in the portal): approximately $425,824 for one unit. • Contact: Jennifer Howard (Cuyahoga County Procurement Officer), email [email protected], phone (216) 443‑5851.