This is a single source posting notification; there are no solicitation documents for download. Note this posting is not a Request for Bid (RFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP).

The Minnesota Department of Health intends to enter an agreement with Eppendorf. This is a service contract for two epMotion instruments in the newborn screening laboratory. The service covers planned maintenance visits plus repairs. It includes guaranteed 5-10 business day on-site response time including labor and travel costs for the service engineer. Computer and software coverage is included as well as priority telephone and email access to instrument technical support.

This has beem deemd a single source, as Eppendorf is the only company that can provide this service for our lab equipment due to warranty requirements, instrument specifications only known by Eppendorf, our need for priority service only they can offer, and minimal downtime for these instruments due to the critical nature of newborn screening disorders and some that can lead to death without timely diagnosis.

If there are any concerns regarding this single source opportunity, contact Seth Rasmussen at seth.rasmussen@state.mn.us by October 30, 2023, at 12:00 PM Central Time. Include the reference number and title of the posting in the subject line. Or you may call the HelpLine at 651.296.2600 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities: 711 or 1.800.627.3529) or fax your request to 651.297.3996, ATTN: HelpLine.