Clearlab Kits and Reagents for SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing Using Clear Dx System (Sole Source)

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Background The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking to purchase Clearlab kits and reagents for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) using the Clear Dx system. This initiative is crucial for sequencing SARS-CoV-2 samples and monitoring foodborne illness outbreaks through the PulseNet database, which connects cases via DNA sequencing. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of specific Clearlab kits and reagents necessary for performing WGS on foodborne isolates and SARS-CoV-2-positive clinical and wastewater samples. The products to be purchased include: 1. Clear Dx™ Microbial Surveillance WGS Reagent v2.0 & Automation Bundle - 70 cases at $2,000.00 each, totaling $140,000.00. 2. Clear Dx™ FlexPro Wastewater (SARS-CoV-2) WGS Reagent & Automation Bundle - 14 cases at $2,160.00 each, totaling $30,240.00. 3. Clear Dx™ WGS SARS-CoV-2 Reagent v3.0 and Automation Bundle - 14 cases at $3,688.00 each, totaling $51,632.00. Additionally, shipping costs amount to $4,200.00, bringing the total estimated cost to $226,072.00. Place of Performance The products will be delivered to the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL), located in Mississippi. Bidder Requirements Clear Labs is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the required kits and reagents for use with the Clear Dx system; therefore, no other vendors can fulfill this requirement.