4110B - Basic Laboratory Supplies & Equipment
Statewide Term Contract 4110B – Basic Laboratory Supplies & Equipment
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Bid Number | DPC-1016238945-MT |
| Contract Title | Basic Laboratory Supplies & Equipment |
| Effective Dates | August 15, 2024, through August 14, 2029 |
| Awarded Vendor(s) and Contact(s) |
Carolina Biological Supply Co. Colonial Scientific Dove Medical Supply Fisher Scientific Co. LLC Krackeler Scientific Inc. MERCO Biomedical Inc. Thomas Scientific LLC VWR International LLC |
| Contract Covers |
This contract is intended to cover the state’s normal requirements for basic laboratory supplies and equipment, including but not limited to:
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| Contract Does Not Cover | This contract does not cover microscopes (as covered under statewide term contract 4110A - Microscopes), PPE available per statewide term contract 2711B - Maintenance, Repair and Operation (MRO) Supplies and Equipment, and maintenance and repair of equipment. |
| Contract Type | This is a mandatory statewide term contract for state agencies, departments, institutions, universities, and community colleges – unless exempted by North Carolina general statute. Non-mandatory entities, including schools and local governments, may use this contract as allowed by general statute. |
| Minimum Order |
The minimum order amount that will qualify for prepaid FOB transportation is $50.00 for a single order. Buyers are required to use this contract for orders less than the minimum order amount. In such cases, transportation charges may be added to the invoice as a separate line item. The transportation costs charged for orders below the minimum order amount shall be consummate with or less than shipping charges of major small package shippers. No surcharge or handling charge shall be added or assessed for such orders. Vendors must provide an estimated shipping amount to the buyer upon request. |
| Equipment Installation | All items, if requested by the agency, shall be furnished, off-loaded, delivered to the room site, completely installed (and/or setup), and left ready for use in complete compliance with all local codes and published standards. Any item not specifically requested, but necessary for complete installation, shall be included. The vendor shall assume complete responsibility for the proper fit of equipment. |
| Equipment Demonstration | Vendors shall demonstrate the proposed equipment within seven (7) business days following the request at no additional cost to the state. If required, this will be a comprehensive demonstration at a site designated by the buying entity, with hands-on participation by agency operators if necessary. An operator manual shall be provided to the agency upon request. |
| Delivery Information |
The specified location may include but is not limited to a loading dock, a specific room (inside delivery when possible) or area within a building. Vendors will offer the following delivery schedules after receipt of order:
Orders must be received by the vendor by 1:00 p.m. daily. If an order is received after 1:00 p.m., shipment will take place the following business day (e.g., on day three or day eight respectively). Delivery time may vary based on the availability of items. Optional White Glove Service – is a service offered by Fisher Scientific Company LLC. for large pieces of equipment over one-hundred (100) pounds. Instead of “Dock-to-Dock”, the carrier will bring the item to the delivery location, unpack the item, provide light assembly, and remove debris. The service fee will range from a minimum of $300.00 to a maximum of $750.00, depending on the size of the item. The service fee will be visible on the sales quotation for the order. |
| White glove services are optional and are requested by the buyer. Buyers have the option to have the large item left on a loading dock at no charge. | |
| Taxes | Prices do not include North Carolina sales or use tax. |
| Warranty | The standard manufacturers’ warranty applies for all supplies. For equipment, the equipment warranty applies in addition to the general warranty. |
| eProcurement | Line-item catalogs and ordering instructions are loaded into eProcurement. |
| eProcurement Help Desk | (888) 211-7440 |
| Contract Manager | Carter Biggs | (984) 236-0261 |
| Contract Attachments | |
| Contract Addenda |
01/27/2025: Fisher Scientific Co. LLC price increase/decrease and product removal 02/25/2025: VWR International LLC price increase/decrease and product addition/removal, update to discounts offered to create a category for Marketsource items 06/12/2025: Contract Manager changed from Austin Kiziah to Ian Fox 04/01/2026: Contract Manager changed from Ian Fox to Jonathan Davis 08/18/2026: Contract Manager changed to Carter Biggs |