Laboratory Supplies – Bid 24211

The Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) issued RFP #24‑211 to secure a reliable supplier of a broad range of laboratory consumables for its environmental‑ and wastewater‑testing laboratory. The contract calls for the vendor to maintain an up‑to‑date catalog, provide a dedicated account representative, and ship items FOB destination within two business days of order receipt. The award is a single‑source award to Fisher Scientific Company LLC, with a first‑year not‑to‑exceed value of $90,000 and a contract period of three years (May 2024 – April 2027) plus the possibility of two one‑year extensions. Pricing provisions were modified by Addendum No. 1 to allow fixed‑price, cost‑plus, or annual‑increase models. The authority requires extensive insurance coverage, tax exemption compliance, and adherence to equal‑employment and safety regulations. • Scope: Supply of glassware, chemicals, reagents, filters, pipette tips, safety gear, etc. (42‑item representative list) • Delivery: FOB destination to 3701 Grant Park Ave., Rockford, IL 61109, typically within 2 business days • Evaluation: Responsiveness, experience, inventory capability, and best price