Dept. Of Agriculture - Auburn Lab - Pipette Calibration Service

The Alabama Department of Agriculture is seeking quotes for pipette calibration service on 213 pipettes - (148) single channel pipettes, (7) 8-channel pipettes, and (58) 12-channel pipettes for all four (4) Veterinarian Labs.

Supplier must be able to perform the following:
(1) Document each pipette by serial number and ID number.
(2) Perform a Gravimetric Inspection on each pipette.
(3) Disassemble and perform a thorough cleaning.
(4) Adhere a calibration label on each pipette.
(5) Seal or O-ring replacement and/or lubricate piston - according to manufacturer's requirements.
(6) Calibrate pipettes according to ISO 8655 tolerances.
(7) Provide certificates labeled pass/fail and failed pipettes removed from service.
(8) 10% and 100% "as left" and "as found" readings at 10% and 100%.
(9) Provide NIST traceable balance and thermometer calibration certificates.
(10) Record basic environmental conditions.

***Any travel expenses must be included in price***

Service at all four (4) Veterinarian Lab must be performed by June 30, 2026 at each of the 4 laboratories on site listed below.

(1) Thompson Bishop Sparks Laboratory 890 Simms Rd Auburn, AL 36832

Number of Pipettes:
Single Channel: 124
8 Channel: 7
12 Channel: 38

(2) Mitchem Sparks Regional Diagnostic Laboratory 1833 Industrial Blvd Boaz, AL 35957

Number of Pipettes:
Single Channel: 6
8 Channel: 0
12 Channel: 6

(3) J.B Taylor Region al Veterinary  Laboratory 489 AL-203 Elba, AL 36323

Number of Pipettes:
Single Channel: 8
8 Channel: 0
12 Channel: 9

(4) Hinton Mitchem Poultry Regional Diagnostic Laboratory 1001 Industrial Drive Hanceville, AL 35077

Number of Pipettes:
Single Channel: 10
8 Channel: 0
12 Channel: 5

Point Of Contact: Kristy Farmer (334) 844-4987 or Chris Partridge (334) 844-7560.

Note To Supplier: Model/Part Number and Descriptive Literature

The brands and model numbers referenced provide a level of quality, and unless otherwise specified, are not restrictive. Suppliers quoting alternate items must provide a complete model/part number as well as descriptive/technical literature for consideration and evaluation with their quote. Reference to literature with a previous solicitation will not satisfy this requirement.  Failure to provide the required literature may result in the rejection of the supplier’s response.