Solicitation for DNA database buccal collection kits. Contract term is 4 years with option to renew for four additional 1-year periods. Electronic responses are required via ShareFile by July 24, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. Bidders must be authorized to transact business in Nebraska. Delivery is desired within 45 calendar days after receipt of order. Late delivery penalty is 15% of the invoice amount. Samples may be required prior to award or during the contract term.
Delivery is desired within forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of order. Any order not delivered within forty-five (45) calendar days following the contractor's receipt of the order shall be subject to a late delivery penalty equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the applicable invoice amount.
Products are to be fully guaranteed and may be returned for full credit or replacement at the state's option for any reason during the initial warranty period with no additional charges for shipping or restocking.
The state of Nebraska may consider, but is not limited to considering, one or more of the following award criteria: Price, Location, Quality, Delivery Time, Vendor Qualifications and Capabilities, State Contract Management Requirements and/or Costs.
All bidders must be authorized to transact business in the state of Nebraska and comply with all Nebraska Secretary of State registration requirements.
Any order not delivered within forty-five (45) calendar days following the contractor's receipt of the order shall be subject to a late delivery penalty equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the applicable invoice amount.
Samples of materials proposed may be required prior to an award, or at any time during the term of the contract. Samples are to be provided within ten (10) business days of a written request.
Any protests must be filed by a bidder within ten (10) business days after the intent to award decision is posted to the internet.
Solicitation responses may be deemed nonresponsive if they do not conform to the solicitation. Failure to submit requested descriptive literature or advertising data sheets may be grounds to reject the solicitation response.