Comparison Microscope, Accessories and Maintenance

The County of Orange is requesting competitive bids for the purchase of One (1) Comparison Microscope, Accessories and Maintenance, as more fully detailed in Attachment A, Scope of Work, in model contract. I. IMPORTANT DATES: Monday, November 20, 2023 – Bid opens Wednesday, December 1, 2023 – Q&A ends. Friday, December 8, 2023 – Bid ends. All Electronic Bids must be submitted on OpenGov on or before 4:00 PM (PST) II. COUNTY OBSERVED: Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday, November 23, 2023 and Friday, November 24, 2023 ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA OPENGOV AND MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE BID CLOSED DATE AND TIME. NO HAND-DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDLESS OF THE REASON. All changes or modifications to this solicitation will be issued though OpenGov. Please see Project Detail section for downloadable documents to submit and Vendor Submission section to upload completed documentation requested. Any questions or requests for interpretations or clarifications shall be requested in writing through OpenGov on or before Wednesday, December 1, 2023. If clarification or interpretation of the IFB is considered necessary, a written addendum shall be issued. Oral statement(s) concerning the meaning of the contents of this IFB by any person is unauthorized and invalid. All inquiries concerning this IFB should be directed through the OpenGov System.