Gas Chromatograph

The State of Montana, Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health and Safety Division, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide a gas chromatograph. The contract was awarded to Gerstel, Inc, who met all the mandatory requirements and had the lowest overall cost. The contract includes the provision of a gas chromatograph that meets the Laboratory Response Network - Chemical (LRN-C) specifications. Some key points of the contract include: • The contract is for the provision of a gas chromatograph that meets the LRN-C specifications. • The contract was awarded to Gerstel, Inc, who had the lowest overall cost. • The contract includes the provision of extended services. • The contract has a total possible points of 1000, with 550 points for the ability to meet supply specifications, 300 points for the cost proposal, and 150 points for the extended services cost. • The contract has a bonus of 5% of the total points available for compliance with Executive Order No. 12-2016, Equal Pay for Montana Women.