Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-579IRB-IRB57-B-53330
Illinois Racing Board Solicits Equine Laboratory Testing Services for State Fairs
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
27-579IRB-IRB57-B-53330
NAICS
541380
This opportunity involves laboratory testing services for equine samples at the Illinois State Fairs, managed by the Illinois Racing Board. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Racing Board (State of Illinois) - Services Requested: - Post-race blood and urine sample testing (160 tests) - Pre-race blood TCO2 sample testing (54 tests) - Post-mortem blood sample testing (2 tests) - Special exhibit sample testing for seized items (5 tests), including syringes, feed, supplements, and hay - Requirements: - Vendor must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited for laboratory testing - No specific OEMs or vendors mandated; open to all qualified providers - Procurement classified as a small purchase under emergency conditions - No small business set-aside or BEP/VBP participation goal - Notable Details: - NIGP code: 99231 (Chemical Testing Services) - Services are for the duration of the Illinois State Fairs and are provided as needed for the specified sample quantities
Description
The Illinois Racing Board is seeking an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited vendor to provide equine sample testing services for the Illinois State Fairs. The procurement involves testing of post-race blood and urine samples, pre-race blood TCO2 samples, post-mortem blood samples, and special exhibit sample testing such as seized items. This is a small purchase with emergency conditions and is open to all vendors without a small business set-aside. The procurement method is open market and the bid type is open.