State of CT DAS Laboratory Instruments, Consumables, Reagents for DPH laboratory ITB 26PSX0117
Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EASSpecial District · Hampton, CT- Due
- Aug 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Arlene Watson-Paulin
- (203) 816-0349
The 30-second brief
The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for laboratory instruments, consumable supplies, reagents, and test kits to support DPH public health laboratory operations. Bids are due August 20, 2026.
Pricing, conformity of supplies, bidder's past performance, bidder's financial responsibility, delivery terms, life-cycle costs
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Summary
The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for laboratory instruments, consumable supplies, reagents, and test kits to support DPH public health laboratory operations. Bids are due August 20, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Pricing
- Conformity of supplies
- Bidder's past performance
- Bidder's financial responsibility
- Delivery terms
- Life-cycle costs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)
- VPAT
- Campaign Contribution Certification
- References
- Submit to
- Online through CTsource
- Scope location
- Hartford, CT
- Reported agency
- State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 20, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Online through CTsource. For questions, contact Arlene Watson-Paulin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the ITB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Arlene Watson-Paulin at (203) 816-0349. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing, conformity of supplies, bidder's past performance, bidder's financial responsibility, delivery terms, life-cycle costs" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS?
All active and historical solicitations from Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), VPAT, Campaign Contribution Certification, References. Review the full document from Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hartford, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.