What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Public Health Laboratory, requests proposals for a Whole Genome Laboratory Information Management System. Mandatory requirements require offerors to demonstrate experience in implementing Laboratory Information Management systems, onboarding including installation, and integrating laboratory instruments and software. The agency evaluates proposals using a best overall value determination combining technical points, cost points, and MBE points. Offerors must submit a firm fixed-price cost proposal representing all one-time and ongoing costs on the unmodified Cost Proposal Form without exceptions, assumptions, or reformatted templates.
Scope of work
- Provide LIMS software featuring sample tracking and workflow management for whole genome sequencing
- Streamline workflows and applications into a single workflow with direct integration capability
- Integrate laboratory instruments and software including existing Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq platforms
- Integrate with existing cloud accounts such as Illumina BaseSpace Sequence Hub
- Provide system user licenses for up to 6 users
- Deliver staff onboarding and training for up to 6 users, including 20 hours of remote training
- Provide personnel to consult and assist with configuring and optimizing workflows
- Provide a test instance for development and testing
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Proposal Evaluation | 500 points maximum (must receive at least 300 points) |
| Previous experience in providing NGS focused LIMS | 10 (weight, rated 0-5) |
| Cost Proposal | Not specified |
| Embedded Minority MBE Set-Aside (Percentage of Work Offered) | Up to 50 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience in implementing Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Experience in providing onboarding, to include installation and training
- Experience in integrating laboratory instruments and software
- Active registration and good standing with Ohio Secretary of State and System for Award Management (SAM)
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal Form
- Company Narrative
- Project Narrative
- Project Work Plan
- Staffing Plan (Personnel Profile) with resumes
- Cost details document
- Appendix B – Affirmation and Disclosure Form
- Ohio certified MBE Contractor Plan
- Non-Collusion Certification
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OhioBuys
- Instructions
- Submit separately sealed electronic technical and cost envelopes in OhioBuys. Files must not be password protected. Paper and email submissions will be destroyed.