Fully-Automated ELISA Analysis System

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services 541519 - Other Computer Related Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Mar 18, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 9, 2026
Solicitation No:	274-603-3-20-2026
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Solicitation Number:	274-603-3-20-2026
Project Title:	Fully-Automated ELISA Analysis System
Description:	Fully-Automated ELISA Analysis System: The purpose of this Request for Purchase is to acquire an algal toxin analysis instrument using a fully-automated ELISA analysis system. The instrument must be capable of using ELISA kits for the analysis of Cylindropermopin, Anatoxin-A, and Microcystins. The vendor must provide all initial consumables, minimum one day on-site training, and operational parts to start up the instrument. Upon installation, the instrument must achieve a passing curve with a correlation coefficient of no less than 0.995 for algal toxin analysis
Opening Date:	4/9/2026 4:00 PM
Posted Date:	3/18/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH


Solicitation Number * 274-603-3-20-2026	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-04-09T16:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-03-18T12:59:20.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Laboratory and scientific equipment
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Bid Agent: samantha.dillon@raleighnc.gov	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Shaketha Edwards
Description Fully-Automated ELISA Analysis System: The purpose of this Request for Purchase is to acquire an algal toxin analysis instrument using a fully-automated ELISA analysis system. The instrument must be capable of using ELISA kits for the analysis of Cylindropermopin, Anatoxin-A, and Microcystins. The vendor must provide all initial consumables, minimum one day on-site training, and operational parts to start up the instrument. Upon installation, the instrument must achieve a passing curve with a correlation coefficient of no less than 0.995 for algal toxin analysis

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Request for Proposals # 274-603-3-20-2026

Title: Fully-Automated ELISA Analysis System

Issue Date: March 20, 2026

Due Date: April 9, 2026 no later than 4:00PM EST

*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

Issuing Department: Raleigh Water

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:

Samantha Dillon

Senior Laboratory Scientist

Email: samantha.dillon@raleighnc.gov

(v.09/15/25)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 2

1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................. 2

1.2 Background........................................................................................ 2

1.3 RFP Timeline ..................................................................................... 3

1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference .................................................................. 3

1.5 Proposal Question ............................................................................. 3

1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements & Contact Information .............. 4

1.7 Business Engagement & Opportunities ............................................. 5

1.8 Rights to Submitted Material.............................................................. 5

1.9 Communications ................................................................................ 5

1.10 Lobbying ............................................................................................ 5

1.11 Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................ 5

1.12 Proposer Expenses ........................................................................... 6

1.13 Proposer Acceptance ........................................................................ 6

2. Proposals ................................................................................................. 7

2.1 Request for Proposals Required Document Format .......................... 7

2.2 RFP Documents ................................................................................ 9

3. Proposal Evaluation ................................................................................ 9

3.1 Proposal Evaluation Criteria (Stage 1)............................................... 9

3.2 Interview/Demonstration (Stage 2) .................................................. 10

3.3 Final Selection ................................................................................. 10

3.4 Notice to Proposers Regarding RFP Terms & Conditions ............... 10

3.5 Contract Term…………………………………………………………….10

4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 10

Appendix I – Proposal Cost Form ................................................................... 13

Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire ........................................................... 14

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ................................. 15

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ............................................... 16

Appendix IV – Sample Contract ...................................................................... 18

Appendix V – Vendor Security Questionnaire ............................................... 27

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The City of Raleigh (COR) is solicitating proposals from one or more firm(s) with which to

contract for the following services:

The purpose of this Request for Purchase is to acquire an algal toxin analysis instrument using a

fully-automated ELISA analysis system. The instrument must be capable of using ELISA kits for

the analysis of Cylindropermopin, Anatoxin-A, and Microcystins. The vendor must provide all

initial consumables, minimum one day on-site training, and operational parts to start up the

instrument. Upon installation, the instrument must achieve a passing curve with a correlation

coefficient of no less than 0.995 for algal toxin analysis.

This request includes a 12‑month comprehensive warranty covering all parts, service, labor, and

travel.

A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.

All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North

Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name

Samantha Dillon

Email Address

samantha.dillon@raleighnc.gov

1.2 Background

The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing areas

in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health care facilities

are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild climate, diverse

work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make Raleigh a great place to

live.

Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic

sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best practice

and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building

technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that will

protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and cultural and

human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life for

neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities, colleges,

citizens, and local partners to promote new technology, create new job opportunities, and

encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century staff

with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement and by

providing the very best customer service to our citizens.

The fully automated ELISA analysis system will allow us to monitor algal toxins in both source

water and finished water. By automating the process, we can run all analyses simultaneously,

enabling faster and more efficient testing of our source water. This improved monitoring provides

critical information that can guide necessary treatment adjustments and ensure the quality of our

drinking water is never compromised.

1.3 Request for Proposal (RFP) Timeline

Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The City

of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the needs of

the service. All times shown are Eastern Time (EST):

RFP Process

RFP Date

Date and Time

March 20, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site-Visit

(if required)

N/A

Deadline for Written Questions

March 27, 2026

City Response to Questions

(anticipated)

April 2, 2026

Proposal Due Date and Time

April 9, 2026 no later than 4:00PM EST

Evaluation Meeting

(anticipated)

April 16, 2026

Interviews

(if required)

N/A

Selection Announced

(tentative)

April 20, 2026

1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference

If the City of Raleigh elects to conduct a Pre-Proposal Conference or Site Visit, attendance by

prospective proposers is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Prospective Proposers are

encouraged to submit written questions in advance. Date, time, and location of pre-proposal

conference is shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3).

1.5 Proposal Questions

Requests for clarification and questions to this RFP must be received by the City not later than

the date shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3) for the submittal of written inquires. The

firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the RFP Timeline above

shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s terms and conditions and

requirements.

The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFP, if any, and shall be

posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information, instruction or advice

provided orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in response to a question or

otherwise in connection with this RFP, shall be considered authoritative or binding. Proposers

can only rely on written material contained in an Addendum to this RFP.

It is important that all Proposers submitting to this RFP periodically check eVP for any

Addenda. It is the Proposers responsibility to ensure that all addenda have been reviewed

and, if required signed and returned.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name

Samantha Dillon

Email Address

samantha.dillon@raleighnc.gov

1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements and Contact Information

Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 (PROPOSALS), and be addressed and

submitted as follows:

DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE

MAIL:

City of Raleigh

ATTN: Samantha Dillon

Raleigh Water Laboratory

10700 Star Rd.

Wake Forest, NC 27587

DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY

SERVICES:

City of Raleigh

ATTN: Samantha Dillon

Raleigh Water Laboratory

10700 Star Rd.

Wake Forest, NC 27587

RFP No. 274-603-3-20-2026

Proposals must be enclosed in an envelope or package and clearly marked with the name of the

submitting company, the RFP number and the RFP Title.

Proposers must submit:

A. one (1) signed original;

B. one (1) electronic version of the signed proposal and;

C. and three (3) copies of the signed proposal.

The electronic version of the Proposal must be submitted as a viewable and printable Adobe

Portable Document File (PDF) on a USB Flash Drive. Both hard copy and electronic versions

must be received by the City on or before the RFP due date and time provided in RFP Timeline

(Section 1.3). Proposals received after the RFP due date and time will not be considered and will

be returned unopened to the return address on the submission envelope or package.

Proposers must respond to the entire Request for Proposals (RFP). Any incomplete

proposal may be eliminated from competition at the discretion of the City of Raleigh. The

City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason and to waive any informality it

deems in its best interest.

Proposals that arrive after the due date and time will not be accepted or considered for any reason

whatsoever. If the firm elects to mail in its response, the firm must allow sufficient time to ensure

the City’s proper receipt of the package by the time specified in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3).

Regardless of the delivery method, it is the responsibility of the firm to ensure that their proposal

arrives at the designated location specified in this Section by the due date and time specified in

the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3).

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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