Description
The State of Vermont is seeking a vendor to provide a cloud‑hosted Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the Vermont Cannabis Control Board’s quality‑control laboratory. The solution must support cannabis‑specific testing modules (potency, residual solvents, pesticides, pathogens, mycotoxins, etc.), provide full sample lifecycle management, generate certificates of analysis, and integrate with laboratory instruments. The contract is for a three‑year term with up to two optional one‑year renewals, and the system must be operational by the laboratory’s November 2026 opening. The vendor must meet stringent security and compliance requirements (NIST 800‑53 moderate, FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, Section 508 accessibility) and host the service in a U.S. data center.
• Cloud‑hosted LIMS with cannabis‑specific assay support (potency, solvents, pesticides, pathogens, mycotoxins, future assays).
• Full workflow management: sample intake, barcode labeling, instrument integration, QC review, OOS flagging, COA generation, and role‑based user access.
• Security & compliance: NIST 800‑53 moderate controls, FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, Section 508, data‑center located in the United States, and AI‑usage disclosure if applicable.
• Implementation services including configuration, integration, testing, training, and post‑implementation support; SLA minimum 99.9 % availability.
• Pricing must be firm for the initial three‑year period; the State will evaluate cost (25 %) alongside technical capability, timeline, and experience.