St. Louis Stlouis #2026BID000154

City of St. Louis Multi-Year Laboratory Supplies Procurement

The City of St. Louis is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to supply a comprehensive range of laboratory products to various city departments. - Government Buyer: - City of St. Louis Supply Division, Director of Procurement (Supply Commissioner) - Products and Quantities: - Broad selection of laboratory chemicals (e.g., acetone, acids, buffer solutions, hazardous reagents) - Laboratory consumables (petri dishes, pipet tips, wipes, gloves in various sizes and types, PCR plates, centrifuge tubes, vials, swabs, wipes, and more) - Laboratory equipment (precision balances, thermometers, centrifuge tubes, lab coats, sharps containers) - Specialty and brand-specific items (e.g., VWR PCR plates, BD Diagnostic Systems agar plates, Hardy Diagnostics mEndo LES Agor, Kimberly-Clark wipes, Honeywell Petroleum Ether) - Quantities specified for each item, ranging from single units to bulk cases (e.g., 15 cases of nitrile gloves, 25 PCR plate packs, 250 filter papers) - OEMs and Brands Highlighted: - VWR, BD Diagnostic Systems, Hardy Diagnostics, Kimberly-Clark, Honeywell International Inc, Thermo (Orion), Diversified Biotech, Promega, Life Technology, GE (filter papers), Capitol (vials), Aurelia (gloves) - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide pricing as a uniform percentage above or below a manufacturer's controlled price list - Delivery must be included, with standard and emergency (24/7) delivery provisions - Safety data sheets and product samples required upon request - Compliance with Buy America, affirmative action, and anti-discrimination clauses - Insurance and performance bonds required for contracts over $5,000 - Quarterly reporting of purchases - No exclusive brands mandated, but some items specify "no substitutes" or "acceptable equal" only - Contract Structure: - Three-year base period with two optional one-year extensions - Annual pricing firm for the first year, with limited escalation allowed - Non-exclusive contract (city may purchase elsewhere if needed)

Description

The City of St. Louis is soliciting bids for a contract to supply laboratory supplies to various city departments. The contract duration is three years from the date of award, with two optional one-year extensions. Vendors must provide pricing based on a uniform percentage above or below a manufacturer's price list, including delivery. The contract is non-exclusive, and the city reserves the right to purchase from other suppliers as needed. Delivery requirements include timely shipments, with specific provisions for emergency situations and damaged goods replacement.

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