35-X196718 Gas Chromatographs (GCs)

2026-11-03

GAS CHROMATOGRAPH WITH FLAME IONIZATION DETECTORS FOR USE WITH EPA PHOTOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT MONITORING STATION PROGRAM The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Air Quality Monitoring, is seeking two (2) gas chromatographs (GCs) configured to use for the EPA PAMS Program, a minimum list of compounds to be monitored are listed in Table 1 at the end of Section 1. A system based on the Perkin Elmer Clarus 590 is requested. The system is to be configured for use with helium carrier gas, to be provided by DEP. Hydrogen and zero air generators capable of supplying the flame ionization detectors must be included in the bid. The thermal desorption preconcentrator shall use a thermo-electric chiller or other technology that does not require a consumable cryogen such as liquid nitrogen. The system is expected to follow the EPA PAMS Program sampling schedule of collecting and analyzing an air sample every hour continuously with a data completion goal of 75% or better for continuous operation. Any technical questions should be directed to Charles Prettner, phone: 717-787-7563 email: chprettner@pa.gov Email communication is preferred. b. Questions regarding bidding procedures should be directed to Brian Franklin, phone: 717-787-2471, email: brfranklin@pa.gov. Email communication is preferred.

Pennsylvania

2026-09-24