Sakura Tissue Processor with Accessories

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services
Request for Quote #: 10-RFQ-2165876753-PLK
SAKURA TISSUE PROCESSOR
Date Issued: April 27, 2026
Quote Due Date: April 30, 2026
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:
Patsy Kinney
Procurement Specialist II

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Quote #
10-RFQ-2165876753-PLK
______________________________________________________
For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of quotes, provide your company's eVP (Electronic Vendor
Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public. This
page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made available
for public inspection.
This page shall be filled out and returned with your quote.
Failure to do so may subject your quote to rejection.
___________________________________________________
Vendor Name
______________________________
Vendor eVP#
Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered
Vendor in good standing. You must enter the Vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor
Portal). If you do not have a Vendor number, register at https://vendor.ncgov.com/vendor/login
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFQ to: Request for Quote # 10-RFQ-2165876753-PLK
Procurement Lead through the Message Board in
the Sourcing Tool. See section 2.5 for details
Quotes will be opened: April 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm ET
Using Agency: NCDA&CS- Rollins Animal Disease Commodity No. and Description:411029-Histology Equipment
Diagnostic Laboratory
Requisition No.:RQ266916
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Request for Quote (RFQ), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and agrees to furnish
and deliver any or all items upon which prices are quote, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein.
By executing this quote, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:
this quote is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),
that none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A
of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and
it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.
Furthermore, by executing this quote, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor's knowledge and belief, that:
it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from
covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.
As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result of this
RFQ, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer with
more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.
As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair
employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection with performance of any
Contract arising from this solicitation.
G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans,
specifications, estimates for public Contract; or awarding or administering public Contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public
Contract of any gift from anyone with a Contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this
quote response to the RFQ, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor's entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor are not aware
that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees or agents of Vendor's organization.
By executing this quote, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS incorporated below. These documents can be accessed from the Ariba Sourcing Tool.
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Quote Number: 10-RFQ-2165876753-PLK Vendor: ____________________________________
Failure to execute/sign quote prior to submittal may render quote invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late quotes cannot be
accepted.
COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX: ZIP:
CITY & STATE & ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: TOLL FREE TEL. NO:
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:
VENDOR'S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: E-MAIL:
VALIDITY PERIOD
Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of quote opening, unless otherwise stated here: ______ days, or if extended by mutual
agreement in writing of the parties. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this RFQ.
QUOTE ACCEPTANCE
If your quote is accepted, all provisions of this RFQ, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written agreement
between the parties ("Contract"). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall apply. Depending
upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.
FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this ____ day of _______________, 20____, as indicated
on the attached certification, by ______________________________________________________
(Authorized Representative of NCDA&CS)
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Quote Number: 10-RFQ-2165876753-PLK Vendor: ____________________________________
1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND .......................................................................................... 4
1.1 CONTRACT TERM................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 4
2.1 REQUEST FOR QUOTE DOCUMENT ................................................................................... 4
2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE ........................................................................................................ 4
2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFQ TERMS AND CONDITIONS .............................. 4
2.4 RFQ SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 QUOTE SUBMITTAL.............................................................................................................. 5
2.6 QUOTE CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 6
2.7 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................ 6
3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND QUOTE EVALUATION PROCESS ........................................... 6
3.1 METHOD OF AWARD ............................................................................................................ 6
3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION ......... 7
3.3 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES ................................................................... 7
4.0 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 PRICING ................................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................. 7
4.3 TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................... 8
4.4 DELIVERY .............................................................................................................................. 8
4.5 WARRANTY ...................................................................................................... .8
4.6 HUB PARTICIPATION ........................................................................................................... 8
4.7 VENDOR'S REPRESENTATIONS .......................................................................................... 8
5.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 9
6.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................ 9
6.1 INVOICES ............................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 PRODUCT RECALL ............................................................................................................... 9
6.3 ATTACHMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 9
7.0 ATTACHMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 10
ATTACHMENT A: PRICING.................................................................................................................. 10
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1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
NC Agriculture - Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory is seeking to purchase equipment, per specifications in 5.0 of this
documents to be used in preparation of tissue samples in the animal disease laboratory.
The Veterinary Division protects the health of the state's livestock and poultry population through the administration of regulatory
animal health programs and disease testing conducted by the North Carolina Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System.
The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract.
1.1 CONTRACT TERM
The Contract term shall begin upon completion and acceptance of all requirements within the scope of work described in section
Product Specifications 5.0.
Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFQ and any addenda issued hereto.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 REQUEST FOR QUOTE DOCUMENT
The RFQ is comprised of the base RFQ document, any attachments, and any addenda released before Contract award, which are
incorporated herein by reference.
2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE
ATTENTION: This is an NC eProcurement solicitation facilitated by the Ariba Network. The E-Procurement fee may apply to this
solicitation. See paragraph entitled ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT of the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions.
General information on the E-Procurement Services can be found at: http://eprocurement.nc.gov/.
What is the Ariba Network?
The Ariba Network is a web-based platform that serves as a connection point for buyers and Vendors. Vendors can log in to the
Ariba Network to view purchase orders, respond to electronic requests for quotes, participate in Sourcing Events, and collaborate
with buyers on contract documents.
For training on how to use the Sourcing Tool to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents, and
submit offers to the State, Vendors should go to the following site:
http://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training.
2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFQ TERMS AND CONDITIONS
It shall be the Vendor's responsibility to read the Instructions to Vendors, the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, all
relevant exhibits and attachments, and any other components made a part of this RFQ and comply with all requirements and
specifications herein. Vendors also are responsible for obtaining and complying with all Addenda and other changes that may be
issued in connection with this RFQ.
If Vendors have questions, or issues regarding any component within this RFQ, those must be submitted as questions in accordance
with the instructions in the QUOTE QUESTIONS Section. If the State determines that any changes will be made as a result of the
questions asked, then such decisions will be communicated in the form of an RFQ addendum. The State may also elect to leave
open the possibility for later negotiation and amendment of specific provisions of the Contract that have been addressed during
the question-and-answer period.
Other than through the process of negotiations under 01 NCAC 05B.0503, the State rejects and will not be required to evaluate or
consider any additional or modified terms and conditions submitted with Vendor's quote. This applies to any language appearing
in or attached to the document as part of the Vendor's quote that purports to vary any terms and conditions or Vendors'
instructions herein or to render the quote non-binding or subject to further negotiation. Vendor's quote shall constitute a firm
offer that shall be held open for the period required herein ("Validity Period" above).
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The State may exercise its discretion to consider Vendor proposed modifications. By execution and delivery of this RFQ
Response, the Vendor agrees that any additional or modified terms and conditions, whether submitted purposely or
inadvertently, shall have no force or effect, and will be disregarded unless expressly agreed to during negotiations and
incorporated by way of a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). Noncompliance with, or any attempt to alter or delete, this paragraph
shall constitute sufficient grounds to reject Vendor's quote as nonresponsive.
2.4 RFQ SCHEDULE
The table below shows the intended schedule for this RFQ. The State will make every effort to adhere to this schedule.
Event Responsibility Date and Time
Issue RFQ State April 27, 2026
Submit Quotes Vendor April 30, 2026
Contract Award State TBD
2.5 QUOTE SUBMITTAL
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an absolute requirement. Late quotes, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will
be automatically disqualified from further consideration. Vendor shall bear the sole risk of late submission due to unintended or
unanticipated delay. It is the Vendor's sole responsibility to ensure its quote has been received as described in this RFQ by the
specified time and date of opening. Failure to submit a quote in strict accordance with instructions provided shall constitute
sufficient cause to reject a Vendor's quote(s). Solicitation responses are subject to Sealed Bidding requirements.
Vendor's quotes for this procurement must be submitted through the Sourcing Tool. For training on how to use the Sourcing Tool
to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents, and submit offers to the State, Vendors should go
to the following site: https://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training
Questions or issues related to using the Sourcing Tool itself can be directed to the North Carolina eProcurement Help Desk at 888-
211-7440, Option 2. Help Desk representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST.
Tips for Using the Sourcing Tool
1. Vendors should review available training and confirm that they are able to access the Sourcing Event, enter responses,
and upload files well in advance of the date and time response are due to allow sufficient time to seek assistance from
the North Carolina eProcurement Help Desk.
2. Vendors may submit their responses early to make sure there are no issues, and then submit a revised response any time
prior to the response due date and time. The State will only review the most recent response.
3. Vendors should respond to all relevant sections of the Sourcing Event. Certain questions or items are required in order to
submit a response and are denoted with an asterisk. The Sourcing Tool will not allow a response to be submitted unless
all required items are completed. The Sourcing Tool will provide error messages to help identify any required information
that is missing when response is submitted.
4. Simply saving your response in the Sourcing Tool is not the same as submitting your response to the State. Vendors should
make sure they complete the submission process and receive a message that their response was successfully submitted.
5. Only Quotes submitted through the Content Section of the Ariba Sourcing Event will be considered. Quotes submitted
through the Message Board will not be accepted or considered for award.
If confidential and proprietary information is included in the quote, also submit one (1) signed, REDACTED copy of the quote. Such
information may include trade secrets defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. 66-152 and other information exempted from the Public Records
Act pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 132- 1.2. Vendor may designate information, Products, Services, or appropriate portions of its
response as confidential, consistent with and to the extent permitted under the statutes and rules set forth above. By so redacting
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any page, or portion of a page, the Vendor warrants that it has formed a good faith opinion, having received such necessary or
proper review by counsel and other knowledgeable advisors, that the portions determined to be confidential and proprietary and
redacted as such, meet the requirements of the Rules and Statutes set forth above. However, under no circumstances shall price
information be designated as confidential.
If the Vendor does not provide a redacted version of the quote with its quote submission, the Department may release an
unredacted version if a record request is received.
2.6 QUOTE CONTENTS
Vendors shall provide responses to all questions and complete all attachments for this RFQ that require the Vendor to provide
information and upload them to the Sourcing Event in the Sourcing Tool. Vendor may not be able to submit its response in the
Sourcing Tool unless all required items are addressed. Vendors shall provide authorized signatures where requested. Failure to
provide all required items, or Vendor's submission of incomplete items, may result in the State rejecting Vendor's quote, in the
State's sole discretion.
Vendors shall upload the following items and attachments in the Sourcing Tool:
a) Title Page: Include the company name, address, phone number and authorized representative along with the Quote
Number.
b) Completed and signed version of EXECUTION PAGES, along with the body of the RFQ.
c) Signed receipt pages of any addenda released in conjunction with this RFQ, if required to be returned.
d) Completed version of ATTACHMENT A: PRICING
e) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION
2.7 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS
Relevant definitions for this RFQ are provided in 01 NCAC 05A .0112 and in the Instructions to Vendors found Sourcing Tool, which
are incorporated herein by this reference.
The following definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations are also relevant to this RFQ.
3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND QUOTE EVALUATION PROCESS
3.1 METHOD OF AWARD
North Carolina G.S. 143-52 provides a general list of criteria the State shall use to award contracts, as supplemented by the
additional criteria herein. The Goods or Services being procured shall dictate the application and order of criteria; however, all
award decisions shall be in the State's best interest.
All responsive quotes will be reviewed, and award or awards will be based on the responsive quote(s) offering the lowest price
that meets the specifications provided herein, to include any required verifications set out herein such as but not limited to past
performance, references, and financial documents.
While the intent of this RFQ is to award a Contract(s) to a single Vendor for all line items, the State reserves the right to make
separate awards to different Vendors for one or more line items, to not award one or more line items or to cancel this RFQ in its
entirety without awarding a Contract, if it is considered to be most advantageous to the State to do so.
If a Vendor selected for award is determined by the State to be a non-resident of North Carolina, all responsive quotes will be
reviewed to determine if any of them were submitted by a North Carolina resident Vendor who requested an opportunity to match
the price of the winning quote, pursuant to Executive Order #50 and G.S. 143-59 (for more information, please refer to
ATTACHMENT H: VENDOR REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE ORDER #50 PRICE MATCHING. If such quote(s) are identified, the State will
then determine whether any such quote falls within the price-match range, and, if so, make a Contract award in accordance with
the process that implements G.S. 143-59 and Executive Order #50.
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The State reserves the right to waive any minor informality or technicality in quotes received.
3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION
While this RFQ is under evaluation, the responding Vendor, including any subcontractors and suppliers, is prohibited from engaging
in conversations intended to influence the outcome of the evaluation. See the Paragraph of the Instructions To Vendors entitled
COMMUNICATIONS BY VENDORS.
Each Vendor submitting a quote to this RFQ, including its employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, subsidiaries and affiliates,
is prohibited from having any communications with any person inside or outside the using agency; issuing agency; other
government agency office or body (including the procurement lead named above, any department secretary, agency head,
members of the General Assembly and Governor's office); or private entity, if the communication refers to the content of Vendor's
proposal or qualifications, the content of another Vendor's proposal, another Vendor's qualifications or ability to perform a
resulting contract, and/or the transmittal of any other communication of information that could be reasonably considered to have
the effect of directly or indirectly influencing the evaluation of proposals, the award of a contract, or both.
Any Vendor not in compliance with this provision shall be disqualified from evaluation and award. A Vendor's proposal may be
disqualified if its subcontractor and/or supplier engage in any of the foregoing communications during the time that the
procurement is active (i.e., the issuance date of the procurement until the date of contract award or cancellation of the
procurement). Only those discussions, communications or transmittals of information authorized or initiated by the issuing agency
for this RFQ, or inquiries directed to the procurement lead named in this RFQ regarding requirements of the RFQ (prior to proposal
submission) or the status of the award (after submission) are excepted from this provision.
3.3 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES
This RFQ serves two functions: (1) to advise potential Vendors of the parameters of the solution being sought by the State; and (2)
to provide (together with other specified documents) the terms of the Contract resulting from this procurement. The use of phrases
such as "shall," "must," and "requirements" are intended to create enforceable contract conditions. In determining whether
quotes should be evaluated or rejected, the State will take into consideration the degree to which Vendors have proposed or failed
to propose solutions that will satisfy the State's needs as described in the RFQ. Except as specifically stated in the RFQ, no one
requirement shall automatically disqualify a Vendor from consideration. However, failure to comply with any single requirement
may result in the State exercising its discretion to reject a quote in its entirety.
4.0 REQUIREMENTS
This Section lists the requirements related to this RFQ. By submitting a quote, the Vendor agrees to meet all stated requirements
in this Section, as well as any other specifications, requirements, and terms and conditions stated in this RFQ. If a Vendor is unclear
about a requirement or specification or believes a change in a requirement would allow for the State to receive a better quote,
the Vendor is encouraged to submit these items in the form of a question during the question and answer period in accordance
with the Quote Questions Section above.
4.1 PRICING
Quote price shall constitute the total cost to the State for delivery fully assembled and ready for use, including all applicable charges
for shipping, delivery, handling, administrative and other similar fees. Complete ATTACHMENT A: PRICING FORM and upload in the
Sourcing Too. The pricing provided in ATTACHMENT A, or resulting from any negotiations, is incorporated herein and shall become
part of any resulting Contract.
4.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
BRAND SPECIFIC
Manufacturer(s) name and product descriptions used in this solicitation are product-specific. The items offered in response to this
solicitation shall be by the manufacturer and the type specified. These specific products are needed due to compatibility and
continuity of support. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be a sufficient basis for disqualifying a quote from further
consideration.
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4.3 TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION
The Vendor shall deliver Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination to any requested location within the State of North Carolina with all
transportation costs and fees included in the total quote price.
When an order is placed using a purchase order, the purchase order number shall be shown on all packages and shipping manifests
to ensure proper identification and payment of invoices. If an order is placed without using a purchase order, such as via phone,
the Buyer's name shall be shown on all packages. A complete packing list shall accompany each shipment. Vendors shall not ship
any products until they have received an order.
4.4 DELIVERY
The Vendor shall deliver Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination to the following location(s):
4400 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh NC 27607
United States
Attn: Jennifer Burgoyne
Tel. +1 919-733-7366
4.5 WARRANTY
Manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply. Vendors shall include a copy of the manufacturer's standard warranty with the
quote response.
4.6 HUB PARTICIPATION
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-48, it is State policy to encourage and promote the use of small, minority,
physically handicapped, and women contractors in purchasing Goods and Services. As such, this RFQ will serve to identify those
Vendors that are minority owned or have a strategic plan to support the State's Historically Underutilized Business program by
meeting or exceeding the goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendor shall complete
ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION.
4.7 VENDOR'S REPRESENTATIONS
If Vendor's quote results in an award, Vendor agrees that it will not enter any agreement with a third party that may abridge any
rights of the State under the Contract. If any Services, deliverables, functions, or responsibilities not specifically described in this
solicitation are required for Vendor's proper performance, provision and delivery of the Service and deliverables under a resulting
Contract, or are an inherent part of or necessary sub-task included within such service, they will be deemed to be implied by and
included within the scope of the contract to the same extent and in the same manner as if specifically described in the Contract.
Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, Vendor will furnish all of its own necessary management, supervision, labor, facilities,
furniture, computer and telecommunications equipment, software, supplies and materials necessary for the Vendor to provide
and deliver the Services and/or other Deliverables.
4.8 SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION
Upon notification of award, the selected Vendor(s) shall complete registration with the NC Secretary of State and shall furnish
evidence of filing to the Procurement Lead. Failure to provide proof of registration will result in the removal as a selected Vendor(s)
from the contract award. Note that any prolonged (longer than ten (10) business days) notification of evidence of filing may result
in a disqualification for award. No purchase orders shall be issued prior to confirmation of completed registration with the
Secretary of State.
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