University of Illinois at Chicago
Invitation for Bid: Fecal Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing
Awarded to:Vendor: IDEXX BioResearch, Columbia, MO
Amount: An estimated $236,970
Terms:
An estimated start date of 12/21/2016 through 12/20/2019
Renewals:
2 one-year
Potential Future Renewals:
$157,980
Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 1
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
The bid opening date has been changed from Friday, September 9, 2016 at 2:00pm to Friday, September 16, 2016 at 2:00pm. Answers to questions received are included in the attachment "IDM191Addendum1".
First published Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Friday September 16, 2016:
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof. Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable. There is a BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details. The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.