Opportunity

North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #MA06024010057

Award for Multi-OEM Microscope Maintenance and Repair at Orange County Sheriff's Crime Lab

Posted

January 18, 2024

Identifier

MA06024010057

NAICS

811219

This award summary details a contract for microscope maintenance and repair services at the Orange County Sheriff's Department Crime Lab:

  • Government Buyer

    • County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner Department, OC Crime Lab
    • Contracting office: County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner Department Purchasing Services Unit

  • Awarded Vendor

    • Jaime Ruelas dba J.R. Instruments (Inglewood, CA)

  • OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) Covered

    • Olympus
    • Leica
    • Nikon
    • Zeiss
    • Wild
    • Leitz

  • Products/Services Requested

    • Annual preventative maintenance, cleaning, inspection, alignment, and repair of microscopes from the above OEMs
    • Service covers a wide range of microscope models (e.g., Olympus CX-41, SZX-16, BX40, BX45, BX51 Pol.; Leica MZ6, S9I, FSC Comp.; Nikon Labophot; Zeiss Axio Lab.A1, Axioscope 5; Wild M3Z; Leitz Comparison Microscope)
    • Each microscope receives an annual service with all parts, labor, travel, and related costs included
    • Repair services require prior authorization and include reporting and cost estimates
    • 12-month labor warranty on all work

  • Quantities and Pricing

    • Over 40 individual microscopes covered, each with a fixed annual service fee (typically $65 or $125 per unit, depending on model)

  • Unique or Notable Requirements

    • Firm fixed fee for initial three-year term; no price increases allowed during this period
    • Option for two one-year renewals
    • Piggybacking allowed under this contract
    • All services performed at the Orange County Sheriff's Department Crime Lab

  • Place of Performance

    • Orange County Sheriff's Department Crime Lab, 320 N. Flower St., 5th Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Description

The County of Orange has awarded a contract for the service, preventative maintenance, and repair of microscopes. The contract is a firm fixed fee agreement with Jaime Ruelas dba J.R. Instruments, covering the period from January 18, 2024, to January 17, 2027. The scope includes ongoing maintenance and repair services to ensure the proper functioning of microscopes used by the County. The procurement was managed by the Sheriff's Procurement department and was conducted as an Invitation For Bid (IFB).

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