Waters Xevo TQ-XS with Acquity UPLC I-Class Plus Maintenance

Background
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking to enter into a single source contract for the maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment. The goal of this contract is to ensure the proper functioning and reliability of critical instruments used in analyzing seafood samples for human safety, particularly in relation to harmful algal blooms.

Work Details
The contractor will provide an annual maintenance agreement for the Waters Xevo TQ-XS benchtop tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer coupled with an Acquity UPLC I-Class Plus system. This includes calibration, maintenance, and repair services necessary to keep these instruments operational. The services fall under various UNSPSC codes related to laboratory equipment maintenance and repair.

Period of Performance
The contract is intended for a duration that aligns with the annual maintenance cycle.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's facilities located at 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, FL 32311-6160.

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must be Waters Technologies Corporation as the equipment is proprietary to them. Unauthorized repairs will void warranties, and parts are exclusively manufactured by Waters.