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Randox RABTA Analyzer, Accessories, Installation, Training, and Validation

Alabama is seeking a Randox toxicology analyzer and related implementation and validation support for its Birmingham Lab, Toxicology, in Hoover. - Buyer: Alabama state buyer; the specific agency is not identified. The user location is Birmingham Lab, Toxicology, in Hoover, Jefferson County. - OEM/vendor: Randox is the named manufacturer and vendor, including its Toxicology Technical Support team. - Products requested: - One EV4508 RABTA Analyzer (part number EV4508), with operator’s manual. - One RABTA barcode scanner. - One RABTA printer. - Warranty: The analyzer includes first-year coverage for parts, travel, and labor, beginning at installation. Two years of coverage are requested; the second year is separately quoted at $33,000 and should provide coverage equivalent to the first year. - Services and requirements: - Installation after delivery and a three-day training course for three operators. - On-site validation following SWTOX/OSAC guidelines and the method validation provided by Randox Toxicology Technical Support. Work includes validation runs, data processing and R&D data checks, QA manager involvement and approvals, and a full report for the Chief Toxicologist. - A Randox Technical Support Scientist must be on site for at least two weeks; the validation fee includes travel, lodging, and labor. The client supplies reagents, standards, and equipment used for validation. - Immediate telephone support with a guaranteed response within 24 hours. - Delivery and other line item: Products are required within 16 weeks of the purchase order; installation and training follow delivery. The bid schedule also lists one shipping, administration, surcharge, and tariff line item.

Description

This sole-source procurement is for one RABTA Analyzer, a barcode scanner, a printer, installation, training for three operators, and an operator’s manual. It also requires validation following SWTOX/OSAC guidelines, including on-site validation, data processing and review, approvals, and a validation report. The first year of the instrument warranty is comprehensive for 12 months from installation; a second year is separately quoted at $33,000, and the solicitation requests two years of coverage. Delivery is required within 16 weeks of the purchase order, with installation and a three-day training course after delivery.

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