New York State Contract Reporter #2025-26-1

Chemistry Laboratory Instrumentation Procurement for Corning Community College

Corning Community College is seeking bids for new chemistry laboratory instrumentation to enhance undergraduate laboratory instruction. - Government Buyer: - Corning Community College, Administrative Services division, Steuben County, NY - Key contacts: Tanya Jones (Executive Assistant), Lisa Patrick (Office of the Executive Director of Finance) - OEMs and Vendors: - Vernier Scientific (OEM for LabQuest 3 and Go Direct Mini Gas Chromatograph) - Equivalent or compatible manufacturers may also be considered - Products/Services Requested: - LabQuest 3 Portable Data Collection Interface (Part Number: LABQ3) - Quantity: 6 units - Features: Standalone touchscreen interface, 5-inch capacitive touchscreen, rechargeable battery (8+ hours), 100,000 samples/sec data rate, wireless and USB connectivity, multiple sensor ports, real-time graphing, compatible with Vernier Graphical Analysis software - Includes: Power adapter, USB cable, pre-installed software, manufacturer documentation, warranty - Go Direct Mini Gas Chromatograph (Part Number: GDX-GC) - Quantity: 4 units - Features: Portable, temperature-controlled column oven (ambient to 100°C+), heated injector port, detection for volatile organic compounds, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, rapid analysis, compatible with Vernier Graphical Analysis software - Includes: Power adapter, USB cable, microsyringe starter kit, installed chromatography column, manufacturer documentation, warranty - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, unused, and manufacturer-certified - Full compatibility with existing Vernier sensors and software is required (plug-and-play functionality) - Equipment must be suitable for repeated student use in instructional laboratory environments - Vendors must provide warranty documentation, delivery timeline, and technical support information - Itemized pricing and confirmation of compliance with all specifications are required - The College reserves the right to accept bids by item or as a whole

Description

Corning Community College is soliciting bids for the procurement of laboratory instruments and instructional laboratory kits to support chemistry laboratories. The procurement includes items such as the LabQuest 3 portable data collection interface and the Go Direct Mini Gas Chromatograph. Vendors must provide new, unused, manufacturer-certified equipment compatible with existing Vernier software and hardware, along with warranty and delivery information. Bids are due by April 16, 2026, and must be submitted via email.

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