Opportunity
Los Angeles County Lacounty #RFB-IS-26200957
Los Angeles County Solicits Sigma-Aldrich and Cerilliant Drug Standards and Reagents for Medical Examiner Laboratory
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
RFB-IS-26200957
NAICS
424690
Los Angeles County is seeking brand name Sigma-Aldrich and Cerilliant analytical drug standards, controls, and reagents for use by the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. - Government Buyer: - Los Angeles County Internal Services Department, for the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Sigma-Aldrich (MilliporeSigma) - Cerilliant (subsidiary of Sigma-Aldrich/MilliporeSigma) - Products/Services Requested: - Over 40 line items of analytical chemical standards and reagents, including: - Ethanol standards at various concentrations (10, 20, 50, 150, 300, 500 mg/dL) - Multicomponent alcohol mixes - Drug standards for methamphetamine, ketamine, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, amphetamine, MDMA, codeine, morphine, and others - Isotopically labeled standards (e.g., -D5, -D4, -D7 variants) - Analytical reagents such as Heptafluorobutyric Anhydride - Most items are 1 ml or 1.2 ml ampules, with specified quantities per line (e.g., 5 packs of 10 ampules for ethanol standards, single ampules for most drug standards) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name only: No alternate brands accepted; only Sigma-Aldrich and Cerilliant products are eligible - Bidders must specify brand/make and catalog number for each line item - All products must meet California and Los Angeles County safety requirements - Delivery required to the Department of Medical Examiner ME-Laboratories at 1104 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA - Compliance with County terms, insurance, and certifications is mandatory - Detailed product literature must be provided with the bid
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department for the procurement of brand name only Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant drug standards, controls, and reagents. The chemicals are intended for laboratory use and include ACS, CP, practical, reagent grade, and other specified grades. The solicitation includes 70 commodity lines and requires bidders to submit their bids online via the Vendor Self Service portal by May 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM. All required documentation and forms are provided as attachments for bidder review.