About this opportunity
AI summaryJacksonville State University requires a vendor to supply an automated chemistry analyzer system accompanied by a compatible laboratory water purification system to support faculty research and student instruction in Jacksonville, Alabama. Acceptable equipment includes new, original manufacturer-refurbished, or professionally refurbished units meeting strict quality, calibration, and throughput specifications. Bidders must also provide reagent specifications, utility details, training, installation, and complete pricing for the system and consumables. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Bidders must mail or hand-deliver one original and one unbound copy of their sealed RFP package to Angle Hall by November 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST; electronic submissions are prohibited. Written questions and information requests must be emailed to Shasta Platt at [email protected]. Proposals are evaluated on total cost of ownership (25%), vendor experience and references (15%), and long-term total cost, among other university factors.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Jacksonville State University
- Solicitation No.
- JSU-27-0001
Scope of work
- Automated chemistry analyzer system
- Compatible laboratory water purification system
- Integrated electrolyte testing (ISE) module
- Delivery, setup, installation, and utility connections
- Operational verification and startup testing
- Calibration and quality control verification for required assays
- User training for faculty and laboratory staff
- Minimum 12-month comprehensive warranty including parts, labor, and travel
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical compliance with specifications, including desirable assays | 35% |
| Service, training, and support | 25% |
| Total cost of ownership (equipment, warranty, reagents) | 25% |
| Vendor experience and references | 15% |
Minimum qualifications
- Refurbished units must be refurbished by original manufacturer or under a documented quality management system (e.g., ISO 13485 or ISO 9001)
- References from at least three comparable higher education, research, government, or laboratory customers
- Enrollment in the Federal E-Verify program
- Registration, collection, and remittance of Alabama state and local sales, use, and/or lease tax pursuant to Act No. 2006-557
- State of Alabama Business License or proof of qualification to do business in the State of Alabama
Documents to include with your response
- Signature Certification Page (Page 2)
- Proposal Form
- Bid Response Form / Detailed pricing using Bid Pricing Schedule
- Original State of Alabama Disclosure Statement
- E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding
- W-9 form from IRS
- Certificate of Compliance with Ala. Code 41-16-5
- Certificate of Compliance with Ala. Code 31-13-1 (Beason-Hammon Act)
- Certificate of Compliance with Ala. Code 41-16-160
- State of Alabama Business License or proof of qualification to do business in Alabama
Key dates
- RFP Issue Date
- October 21, 2026
- Requests for Clarification due
- at least seven (7) calendar days prior to proposal opening
- Proposals due
- November 9, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. CST
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy via hand delivery or commercial carrier (FedEx or UPS). No electronic bids accepted.
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original and one (1) unbound copy in a sealed package properly marked with the RFP number, date and time of opening, and respondent's return address to Jacksonville State University, Attn: Shasta Platt, Procurement and Fixed Assets, 700 Pelham Rd N, 324 Angle Hall, Jacksonville, AL 36265.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Jacksonville State University, Department of Kinesiology, Jacksonville, AL 36265
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200.214, Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Clean Air Act