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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services on behalf of the Department of Medical Physics for the procurement of automated radiochemistry equipment. The University seeks bids for two Carbon-11 Radiosynthesis Units capable of producing 11C-methyl iodide and 11C-methyl triflate from cyclotron-produced 11C-methane starting material for use in positron emission tomography imaging. The RFB was issued on September 11, 2019, with written questions due by September 18, 2019, and bids due by September 25, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. The University reserves the right to require oral presentations, product demonstrations, and vendor site visits at its sole discretion prior to award. The bid document does not specify an award date or contract term; however, it indicates that awards will be made as soon as possible after bid opening. Bid prices and terms shall remain firm for sixty days from the date of bid opening.
Bidders must submit pricing on an itemized bid list that includes the two Carbon-11 Radiosynthesis Units, installation (if not included in unit pricing), training, and optional computer systems, with the University reserving the right to purchase computer hardware from a third party. All prices must be submitted as F.O.B. Destination Installed, with delivery charges, installation costs, and risk of loss borne by the Contractor. The document does not identify any set-asides or incumbent contractors. The University encourages bidders to use certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) for at least 5% of contract value and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs) for at least 1% of contract value. Bidders must provide three client references, meet mandatory specifications including minimum production yields and technical capabilities, maintain one-year warranties, provide on-site maintenance and support within forty-eight hours, and comply with all standard terms and conditions, including insurance requirements with minimum coverage of one million dollars. The University qualifies for governmental and educational discounts, and normal payment terms allow thirty days from receipt of properly submitted invoices after goods and services have been accepted.
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Bid No: 20-0019
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
MADISON, WISCONSIN 53715-1218
Bid prices and terms shall be firm for sixty (60) days from the date of bid opening, unless otherwise specified in this Request for Bid by the UW-Madison Purchasing Services.
Unless otherwise noted, public openings will be on the date and time specified. Award(s), if any, will be made as soon thereafter as possible.
The bid abstract will be on file and is open to public inspection only after award determination has been made.
If NO BID (check here) ☐ and return.
Carbon-11 Radiosynthesis Unit (2)
In signing this bid, we have read and fully understand and agree to all terms, conditions and specifications and acknowledge that the UW-Madison Purchasing Services bid document on file shall be the controlling document for any resulting contract. We certify that we have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any contract or participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competition; that no attempt has been made to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid; that this bid has been independently arrived at without collusion with any other bidder, competitor or potential competitor; that this bid has not been knowingly disclosed prior to the opening of bids to any other bidder or competitor; that the stated statement is accurate under penalty of perjury. I certify that the information I have provided in this bid is true and I understand that any false, misleading or missing information may disqualify the bid.
By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that no relationship exists between the bidder and the University that interferes with fair competition or is a Conflict of Interest, and no relationship exists between such bidder and another person or firm that constitutes a Conflict of Interest. Further, bidder certifies that no employee of the University whose duties relate to this request for bid assisted the bidder in preparing the bid in any way other than in his or her official capacity and scope of employment.
The Bidder certifies by submission of the bid that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.
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Contents
| 1. | Submittal Instructions | 4 |
| 1.1. | Bid Response Requirements: | 5 |
| 2. | General Information | 6 |
| 2.1. | Purpose: | 6 |
| 2.2. | Scope: | 6 |
| 2.3. | Definitions: | 6 |
| 2.4. | VendorNet Registration: | 6 |
| 2.5. | Campus Delivery Requirements: | 7 |
| 2.6. | Parking: | 7 |
| 2.7. | Promotional Materials/Endorsement: | 7 |
| 2.8. | Energy Star: | 7 |
| 2.9. | Supplier Diversity: | 8 |
| 2.10. | Discriminatory Boycotts in Israel: | 9 |
| 3. | RFB Process Instructions | 10 |
| 3.1. | Clarifications and/or Revisions through Designated Contact: | 10 |
| 3.2. | Applicable Dates: | 10 |
| 3.3. | Oral Presentations, Product Demonstrations and Site Visits (Pre Award): | 10 |
| 3.4. | Proprietary Information: | 11 |
| 3.5. | Reasonable Accommodations: | 11 |
| 3.6. | Method of Bid: | 11 |
| 3.7. | Method of Award: | 11 |
| 4. Bidder Qualifications | 12 | |
| 4.1. | Bidder Information: | 12 |
| 4.2. | Bidder Experience: | 12 |
| 4.3. | Authorization: | 12 |
| 4.4. | Client List/References: | 12 |
| 4.5. | Fair Price Analysis: | 12 |
| 4.6. | Debarment: | 12 |
| 5. | Performance and Contract Requirements | 13 |
| 5.1. | F.O.B. Installed: | 13 |
| 5.2. | University Imports: | 13 |
| 5.3. | Timeliness of Delivery: | 14 |
| 5.4. | Acceptance and Testing (Post Award): | 14 |
| 5.5. | Payment Terms: | 14 |
| 5.6. | Shipping, Duplicates, and Over shipments: | 14 |
| 5.7. | Training: | 14 |
| 5.8. | Insurance: | 14 |
| 5.9. | Subcontracting: | 15 |
| 5.10. | Record and Audit: | 15 |
| 5.11. | Entire Contract: | 15 |
| 6. Specifications | 17 | |
| 6.1. | Bid Response: | 17 |
| 6.2. | Warranty: | 17 |
| 6.3. | Maintenance and Repair: | 17 |
| 6.4. | Service Hours: | 18 |
| 6.5. | Additional Vendors: | 18 |
| 6.6. | Emergency Situations: | 18 |
| 6.7. | Demonstration Equipment: | 18 |
| 6.8. | Employee Identification: | 18 |
| 6.9. | Environmentally Friendly (“Green”) Product: | 18 |
| Attachment A: Bidder Response Sheet | 19 | |
| Attachment B: Specifications | 22 | |
| Attachment C: Itemized Bid List | 24 | |
| Attachment D: Vendor Information Form | 26 | |
| Attachment E: Client Reference List | 28 | |
| Attachment F: Standard Terms and Conditions | 29 |
1. Submittal Instructions
BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED TO:
Purchasing Services, 21 N. Park Street, Suite 6101, Madison, WI 53715-1218.
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED:
One (1) hard copy of the completed bid, including the signed original, may be mailed, delivered by Bidder, or by a third-party/courier service in a sealed envelope or package with the RFB number on the outside. One (1) Flash Drive copy of the bid must also be submitted. Bids must be received and date/time stamped prior to 2:00 p.m. CT on the stated bid due date. Bids not so date/time stamped shall be considered late. Late bids shall be rejected.
RETAIN A COPY OF YOUR BID RESPONSE FOR YOUR FILES
If hand delivering to Purchasing Services, please come to 6th Floor Reception Desk in Suite 6101 and call 608-262-1526 for assistance.
Bids may be dropped off at Purchasing Services, 21 N. Park Street, Suite 6101, Madison, WI 53715-1218, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM prior to the due date and time.
FAXED RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
If e-mailing, the University will accept completed bids e-mailed to bids@bussvc.wisc.edu, provided they are date/time stamped prior to 2:00 p.m. CT on the stated bid due date .
Submitting a bid to any other e-mail address than mailto:bids@bussvc.wisc.edu does not constitute receipt of a valid bid by Purchasing Services. Proof of transmission does not constitute proof of receipt. E-mail submissions must be a scanned copy of the document with ACTUAL signatures and initials (not typed or electronic signatures), or those pages that require signatures and/or initials must be signed and returned via fax (608-262-4467) and should be received prior to 2:00 p.m. CT on the stated due date.
VENDOR NOTE:
For the purpose of the return address label, if the address is the same as you listed on the REQUEST FOR BID FORM – you do not need to fill out the Return Address Label.
RETURN ADDRESS LABEL:
Below is a label that can be taped to the outside of your sealed bid response. If returning your bid response by mail or in person, please fill out the information and tape to the outside of your bid package.
OFFICIAL SEALED BID
NUMBER: 20-0019
| DUE DATE: 09/25/2019 |
| TIME: 2:00 PM CDT |
SHIP FROM:
VENDOR NAME HERE:
ADDRESS:
SHIP TO:
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
PURCHASING SERVICES
21 N PARK ST, SUITE 6101
MADISON, WI 53715-1218
1.1. Bid Response Requirements:
In order for your bid to be considered, the following forms/information must be completed and submitted as part of your bid response. Failure to provide these forms/information with your bid submittal may disqualify your bid.
| 1. | Request for Bid Form (signed) |
| 2. | Bidder Response Sheet (including attachments as requested on Bidder Response Sheet) (Attachment A) |
| 3. | Specifications, descriptive brochure and detail for the item(s) bid (Section 6) (Attachment B) |
| 4. | Itemized Bid List (Attachment C) |
| 5. | Vendor Information Sheet (Attachment D) |
| 6. | Client Reference List (Attachment E) |
2. General Information Conditions of bid which include the word “must” or “shall” describe a mandatory requirement. All specifications are defined as mandatory minimum requirements unless otherwise stated. FAILURE TO MEET A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT SHALL DISQUALIFY YOUR BID. If no bidder is able to comply with a given specification, condition of bid or provide a specific item/service on the Itemized Bid List, Purchasing reserves the right to delete that specification, condition of bid or item without having to complete the bid process again. This contract bid document and the awarded bidder’s (Contractor’s) response information shall become the Contract.
2.1. Purpose:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, hereinafter referred to as the “University”, through its Purchasing Services Department, hereinafter referred to as “Purchasing”, on behalf of Medical Physics, hereinafter referred to as “Department”, requests bids for the purchase of Carbon-11 Radiosynthesis Unit (2).
2.2. Scope:
See Specifications Section 6 and Attachment B for the minimum acceptable specifications for items/services desired. The estimated item quantities identified on the Itemized Bid List are for bid purposes only. The University does not guarantee to purchase any specific quantity or dollar amount.
2.3. Definitions:
The following definitions are used throughout this document:
Agent means UW Madison Purchasing Agent responsible for this Request for Bid. Full contact information can be found in Section 3.1.
Bidder means a firm submitting a bid in response to this Request for Bid.
Contractor means successful Bidder awarded the bid.
Department means UW-Madison Department of Medical Physics.
MBE means Minority Business Enterprise.
DVB means Disabled Veteran-Owned Business.
Purchasing means the Purchasing Services Department in the Division of Business Services responsible for the procurement of goods and services on UW-Madison campus, located at 21 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53715 RFB means Request for Bid.
State means State of Wisconsin.
University and UW both mean University of Wisconsin-Madison.
WBE means Woman-Owned Business Enterprise.
2.4. VendorNet Registration:
Registration on the State of Wisconsin’s VendorNet System (http://vendornet.state.wi.us) is available free of charge to all businesses and organizations that want to sell to the state. Refer to the Bidder Response: Registration and Sign-in Process for further instructions. Registration allows a vendor to:
2.4.1 Register for a bidders list for commodities/services that the vendor wants to sell to the state.
2.4.2 Receive an automatic e-mail notification each time a state agency, including the University of Wisconsin System campuses, posts a Request for Bid (RFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) with an estimated value over $50,000 in their designated commodity/service area(s).
2.4.3 Receive an e-mail notification of addendums/amendments relative to the RFB or RFP.
Only vendors registered, with a valid e-mail address, at the time the RFB or RFP is posted will receive e-mail notifications of addendums/amendments. Vendors who obtain the RFB or RFP from a third party; through the public notice website; or other means assume responsibility for checking for updates to the RFB or RFP.
2.5. Campus Delivery Requirements:
Delivery of orders shall be made to University departments five days per week, Monday through Friday, during normal University business hours.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison no longer permits access to trucks over 30 ft. in length on several designated streets on this campus. The exceptions are trucks necessary for the delivery or pick up of perishable commodities, private construction vehicles, vehicles carrying radioactive materials, and campus service vehicles. For specific policy language, a campus map and restrictions, see the University Transportation Services website at http://transportation.wisc.edu/resources/large_truck.aspx.
This contract requires that Contractor deliver goods to the stated delivery address in accordance with the 30’ truck policy referenced in Section 2.5.2 above. Any unique delivery arrangements must be pre-approved by contacting the ordering department or Material Distribution Services (MDS) at (608) 497-4432. MDS reserves the right to charge Contractor reasonable material handling fees for any deliveries they make for the Contractor.
2.6. Parking:
University parking is very limited. Each Contractor and/or Contractor employee(s) shall make their own arrangements for parking through UW Transportation Services at 610 N. Walnut Street, WARF Building Room #120, Madison, WI 53726 (608) 263-6667. No additional Contractor costs will be allowed for parking fees or violations. Unauthorized vehicles parking in University lots or loading docks without permits will be ticketed and/or towed.
2.7. Promotional Materials/Endorsement:
Contractor agrees that they will not use any promotional or marketing material which states expressly or implies that the University endorses either the Contractor or any party related to the Contractor or this Contract.
2.8. Energy Star:
The State encourages the use of equipment which meets the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star™ requirements. The Energy Star Program is a voluntary contract between an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the EPA. It is not mandatory that every device offered under this bid meet Energy Star requirements but the bulk of the product line should be energy efficient. Bidder should identify those items which meet the Energy Star requirements on the Bidder Response Sheet.
2.9. Supplier Diversity:
2.9.1 Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE)
The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of minority business in the state's purchasing program and a goal of placing 5% of its total purchasing dollars with certified minority businesses. Authority for this program is found in ss. 15.107(2), 16.75(4), 16.75(5) and 560.036(2), Wisconsin Statutes. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to the promotion of minority business in the state's purchasing program.
The State of Wisconsin policy provides that Wisconsin Certified minority-owned business enterprises should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its contracts. The supplier/contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to minority-owned business enterprises or by using such enterprises to provide goods and services incidental to this agreement, with a goal of awarding at least 5% of the contract price to such enterprises.
The supplier/contractor may be requested to provide information about its purchases from Wisconsin certified MBEs.
A listing of certified minority businesses, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available from the Department of Administration, Office of the Minority Business Program, 608/267-7806. To view all MBE firms, go to https://wisdp.wi.gov/search.aspxhttps://wisdp.wi.gov/search.aspx select the MBE box and click search.
2.9.2 Woman Owned Business (WBE)
The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of Woman-Owned Businesses as outlined in 560.035, Wisconsin Statutes.
The State of Wisconsin policy provides that Woman-Owned Businesses certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its contracts. The supplier/contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to Woman-Owned Businesses or by using such businesses to provide goods and services incidental to this agreement.
2.9.3 Disabled Veteran Owned Business (DVB)
The State of Wisconsin policy provides that Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its contracts. The supplier/contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses or by using such enterprises to provide goods and services incidental to this agreement, with a goal of awarding at least 1% of the contract price to such enterprises.
The supplier/contractor may be requested to provide information about its purchases from Wisconsin certified DVBs.
A listing of certified minority businesses, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available from the Department of Administration, State Supplier Diversity Program, 608/267-9550. To view all DVB firms, go to https://wisdp.wi.gov/search.aspx, select the DVB box, and click search.
2.10. Discriminatory Boycotts in Israel:
Effective October 27, 2017, consistent with 2017 Wisconsin Executive Order 261, contractor agrees it is not engaged in a boycott of the State of Israel and further, contractor will not during the term of the contract engage in a boycott of the State of Israel. State agencies may not execute a contract and reserve the right to terminate an existing contract with a business entity that is not compliant with this provision. This provision applies to all contracts of all values.
3. RFB Process Instructions
3.1. Clarifications and/or Revisions through Designated Contact:
All communications and/or questions in regard to this request must be in writing and must reference the bid number. Bidders should e-mail written questions to the Agent. Verbal questions, when permitted, must be directed to the Agent.
If a Bidder discovers any significant ambiguity, error, conflict, discrepancy, omission or other deficiency in this RFB, they have five (5) business days after the bid issue date and time to notify, in writing, the Agent at the address shown below of such error and request modification or clarification of the RFB document.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Janet Bresnahan
UW Purchasing
21 N Park St, Suite 6101
Madison, WI 53715-1218
E-mail: janet.bresnahan@wisc.edu
PHONE (608)262-6335 – FAX 608/262-4467
If a Bidder fails to notify the Purchasing Office of an error in the RFB document which is known to the Bidder, or which should have reasonably been known to the Bidder, then the Bidder shall submit a bid response at the Bidder’s risk and if awarded a contract, shall not be entitled to additional compensation or delivery or installation time by reason of the error or its later correction.
In the event that it becomes necessary to provide additional clarifying data or information, or to revise any part of this RFB, supplements or revisions will be posted on http://vendornet.state.wi.us and publicnotices.wi.gov.
Any contact with University employees concerning this RFB are prohibited, except as authorized by the RFB manager during the period from date of release of the RFB until the notice of award is released. Contacting anyone other than the Designated Contact(s) above may disqualify your RFB.
3.2. Applicable Dates:
09/11/2019
Date of Issue of the RFB
09/18/2019
Written questions due
09/25/2019 – 2:00 PM CDT
RFB Due Date (Local Madison Time)
3.3. Oral Presentations, Product Demonstrations and Site Visits (Pre Award):
The University, at its sole discretion, may require oral presentations, product demonstrations and/or vendor location site visits to validate information submitted with the bids. Failure of a bidder to conduct a presentation on the date scheduled or allow an on-site/vendor site visit may result in rejection of the bid. These events cannot be used as an opportunity to alter bids submitted.
3.4. Proprietary Information:
Any information contained in the Bidder’s response that is proprietary must be detailed separately on form DOA-3027. Marking of the entire response as proprietary will neither be accepted nor honored. The University cannot guarantee that all such material noted remains confidential, particularly if it becomes a significant consideration in contract award. Information will only be kept confidential to the extent allowed by State of Wisconsin Public Disclosure Law (refer to Standard Terms and Conditions, Section 27.0). A copy of the form needed to designate portions of your submission as proprietary can be found at:
http://vendornet.state.wi.us/vendornet/doaforms/doa-3027.doc
3.5. Reasonable Accommodations:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you think you need accommodations for your site visit, contact Agent.
3.6. Method of Bid:
Bidder must submit a list unit price, a net unit price and an extended net total for each item specified. Prices listed should be in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.
3.7. Method of Award:
Award(s) shall be made on the basis of the lowest extended net total which is judged to be in the best interest of the University. Bids that state the University shall guarantee orders of a specific quantity or dollar amount will be disqualified.
3.7.1 Life Cycle Cost:
Life Cycle Cost formulas may be used in evaluation for bid awards which may include, but are not limited to: the applicable costs of energy efficiency, acquisition and conversions, interest charged, transportation, warranties, maintenance fees, licenses, disposal or any other costs not directly related to the bid.
3.7.2 GSA Pricing:
This bid may qualify for GSA Pricing. If you have a GSA contract covering any of the items specified, enclose information on use of that contract including the contract number.
For University Imports: See Section 5.2 Supplier Diversity Preferences State of Wisconsin agencies may make awards to certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB) firms submitting the lowest qualified bid when that qualified bid is not more than 5% higher than the apparent low bid or the proposal is no more than 5% lower than the apparent high point score. Authority for this program is found in ss. 16.75(3m) (b)2,3, 16.75(3m) (c)(4) and 560.0335(1)(b)(3), 15.107(2), 16.75(4), 16.75(5) and 560.036(2), Wisconsin Statutes.
4. Bidder Qualifications
4.1. Bidder Information:
Bidder must complete the attached Vendor Information Form (Attachment D) to identify designated contact people, to provide information regarding the size of the bidder’s company, and other information as requested. All sections of this form must be completed.
4.2. Bidder Experience:
Bidder company or its principals must be in the business of providing the requested items/service and must have done so for the past three (3) years.
4.3. Authorization:
Bidder must be an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or dealer authorized by manufacturer with service and repair capabilities for the item.
4.4. Client List/References:
Bidder should supply with their bid a client list of three (3) firms to which similar items/services have been provided during the past three (3) years to a comparable sized institution or company (see Attachment E). If contacted, information received from those clients will be used to determine whether bidder can reasonably meet contract requirements and specifications. Client references may be used in the award consideration.
4.5. Fair Price Analysis:
Purchase made under this contract may require further fair price analysis. Bidders should identify on the Bidder Response Sheet the type of documentation they will provide (i.e. published price list, list of previous buyers, etc.) to allow the University to complete this analysis. The awarded Bidder will be required to provide this documentation prior to the order being issued.
4.6. Debarment:
Federal Executive Order (E.O.) 12549 “Debarment “requires that all contractors receiving individual awards, using federal funds, and all subrecipients certify that the organization and its principals are not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency from doing business with the Federal Government. By signing this document, you certify that your organization and its principals are not debarred. Failure to comply or attempts to edit this language may disqualify your bid. Information on debarment is available at the following websites: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ and https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html see section 52.209-6.
5. Performance and Contract Requirements
5.1. F.O.B. Installed:
All deliveries shall be FOB Destination with delivery charges and risk of loss borne by the Contractor. Items are to be either installed at UW-Madison or if recommended by the Contractor, Contractor may provide video teleconference guidance while, UW installs the system. Bid prices must include all packing, freight, insurance, set-up, per diem, instruction and operation manual charges, excluding any import costs.
Unless Contractor recommends and UW agrees to self-install with video teleconference guidance from the Contractor, all Items must be set in place, connected to utilities as applicable, installed in the area designated by University personnel, demonstrated to be in operating condition, by Contractor and approved by University personnel. All debris must be removed from the University premises and properly disposed of by the Contractor.
Upon completion installation, all operating instructions and operating and maintenance manuals must be furnished to University personnel as identified.
Indicate on the Bidder Response Sheet the Country of Origin and Shipping Point.
For University Imports: See Section 5.2 Failure to bid FOB DESTINATION INSTALLED, delivery and installation charges and risk of loss borne by the Contractor in price may disqualify your bid.
5.2. University Imports:
Definitions:
Custom Charges/Fees: typically includes, but is not limited to, United States duties, if applicable; port of entry documentation fees; custom clearance fees; applicable tax; etc.
University Imports: When the University is the Importer of Record or has responsibilities for paying Custom Charges/Fees for products purchased directly from a foreign country.
Bids must include costs from bidder’s door to port of destination and local delivery charges. Custom Charges/Fees should not be included in the bid price. The University will be responsible for determining Custom Charges/Fees from a University designated customs broker and adding the cost to the bid price. If these charges are identified in your bid, they will be deducted from your total bid price and the University’s estimate added instead. This adjusted total cost will serve as the basis for award.
The University will be responsible for arranging the payment of all United States Custom Charges/Fees, if applicable. The awarded Contractor must use the University's contracted customs broker, as identified on the purchase order. Customs charges will not be paid to the awarded Bidder or anyone other than the University’s designated customs broker under any circumstances, unless previously agreed to in writing by the University.
5.3. Timeliness of Delivery:
Delivery is desired as soon as possible after receipt of an order. State on the Bidder Response Sheet when delivery can be made. Timeliness of delivery may be used in evaluation for bid award.
Once awarded, failure to meet this delivery date may result in cancellation of order (award). The University reserves the right to contract with a second vendor/contractor to receive items/services per delivery request.
5.4. Acceptance and Testing (Post Award):
Acceptance testing will occur within 60 days after the item/service has been installed. Acceptance testing will be performed by the University and will consist of verification of the specifications and performance requirements.
If the item/service does not meet specification or performance requirements, the Contractor will have 30 days to meet requirements. If after this time period the item/service still does not meet specifications or performance requirements, the Contractor agrees to remove the item and return any payments that may have been made.
The laboratory manager, or his/her designee, is the only authorized person who can sign an acceptance form. The warranty period will begin following the successful acceptance testing.
5.5. Payment Terms:
Payment will not be made until the item/service is determined to meet all specifications and has been accepted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The University will pay the Contractor Chose or enter as accepted by the University.
5.6. Shipping, Duplicates, and Over shipments:
Upon notification by the University of a duplicated order or over shipment, the items identified must be removed at the Contractor's expense. If the duplicated or over shipment items are not removed within 30 days of written notification, the University reserves the right to dispose of them as its own property and shall not be held liable for any cost for the items.
5.7. Training:
If requested, Contractor must provide personnel with instructions on set-up and operation of the items at no charge to the customer. Training requirements will be negotiated with the Contractor if not specified in the bid specifications.
5.8. Insurance:
The Contractor shall maintain insurance levels as required in Standard Terms and Conditions, Section 22.0. A certificate of insurance must be provided upon award.
The Contractor shall add: “The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its officers, employees and agents” as an ‘additional insured’ under the commercial general and automobile liability policies. The certificate holder shall be listed as the University of Wisconsin-System Administration or System campus for their respective purchases.
5.9. Subcontracting:
5.9.1. Any Contract resulting from this bid shall not be, in whole or in part, subcontracted, assigned, or otherwise transferred to any Subcontractor without prior written approval by Purchasing. Upon request Contractor must provide Subcontractor’s complete contact information including EIN# (TIN#, SS#) and signed W-9 form.
5.9.2. The Contractor shall be directly responsible for any subcontractor's performance and work quality when used by the Contractor to carry out the scope of the job. University reserves the right to assess Contractor damages in excess of the contract amount for Subcontractor’s failure to perform or inability to complete required project milestones.
5.9.3. Subcontractors must abide by all terms and conditions under this Contract.
5.9.4. If Subcontractors are to be used, the Contractor must clearly explain their participation, deliverables, and project milestones prior to commencing work.
5.10. Record and Audit:
The Contractor shall establish, maintain, report as needed, and submit upon request records of all transactions conducted under the contract. All records must be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures. All procedures must be in accordance with federal, State of Wisconsin and local ordinances.
The University shall have the right to audit, review, examine, copy, and transcribe any pertinent records or documents held by the Contractor related to this contract. The Contractor shall retain all applicable documents for a period of not less than five years after the final contract payment is made. The University reserves the right to inspect any facilities used to support this Contract.
5.11. Entire Contract:
A contract will be awarded based on the criteria established in this Request for Bid, including attachments and any amendments issued. The RFB, the bid response, and written communications incorporated into the contract constitute the entire contract between the parties. The hierarchy of documents in descending order for resolution is as follows:
| A. | Contract Letter (when issued and executed) |
| B. | Official Purchase Order |
| C. | Original Request Bid Number 20-0019, dated 09/11/2019 including amendments/attachments |
| D. | Bidder response to RFB. |
Any other terms and conditions provided by the Bidder with the bid or for future transactions against this contract, including but not limited to click on agreements accepted by the Customer; shrink wrapped agreements; or terms submitted with quotations, order acknowledgements, or invoices; will be considered null and void and will not be enforceable by the Contractor unless agreed to in a written amendment signed by the University Purchasing Department. Any exceptions to this RFB should be submitted with your response and alternative language proposed.
Submitting a standard Bidder contract or term and condition as a complete substitute or alternative for the language in this solicitation will not be accepted and may result in rejection of the bid. The University reserves the right to negotiate contractual terms and conditions or reject the Bidder‘s response and proceed to the next qualified bidder.
6. Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS OF ITEMS/SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED:
See Specifications Section 6 and Attachment B for the minimum acceptable specifications for items/services desired.
UW Specifications may not be revised without an official written amendment issued by Purchasing.
6.1. Bid Response:
The Bidder’s response must be clearly identified by manufacturer and catalog/model/stock number and/or appropriate identification as requested on the Itemized Bid List. Adequate detailed specifications of the items/services being offered or bid be included with your bid to insure that the items/services being bid can be compared to determine if the items/services meet all specifications.
If you are bidding alternate items/services, provide complete specifications, documents and materials showing performance features and details for the items/services you propose to furnish for the items/services being bid. These will be used to establish equivalency. The University will be the sole judge of equivalent acceptability between Bidders responses.
Failure to provide the request product specifications and information for items/services bid may disqualify your bid.
6.2. Warranty:
6.2.1. Contractor must provide a minimum warranty of one (1) year(s) on items and/or parts purchased under this contract. Bidder should indicate warranty term on Bidder Response Sheet and should enclose standard warranty documents with your bid.
6.2.2. Contractor is requested to provide a copy of maintenance contracts and quote on maintenance available after expiration of the warranty term. Include terms, which components shall be covered and annual cost on the Itemized Bid List or on attachments to the bid response as necessary.
6.2.3. Contractor must use only manufacturer trained personnel for this contract.
6.3. Maintenance and Repair:
6.3.1. Contractor must perform all maintenance on site or provide on-line support for UW to perform maintenance on-site. Equipment may only be removed from site upon written permission from a Department representative.
6.3.2. Equipment must be serviced within 48 hours of initial call, either by a technician coming on site or providing on-line support to guide University staff who will repair the equipment. Following completion of the service the Contractor will provide a dated written report indicating the service performed. This report must be signed by the University employee in charge of the machine.
6.3.3. If Contractor cannot complete all services within 48 hours of the initial call, the Contractor must provide a dated written progress report of the repair and a plan and timeline for completing the service. This report must be signed by the University employee in charge of the machine.
6.3.4. Contractor shall provide unlimited call-back maintenance service during Contractor’s normal business hours.
6.4. Service Hours:
For on-site services, bid must include labor and travel time during stated service hours. University service hours shall be defined as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
6.5. Additional Vendors:
Purchasing shall have the option to contract with another vendor to repair or service machines if Contractor is unable to repair equipment for any reason or make necessary repairs on a timely basis.
6.6. Emergency Situations:
In the event of an emergency situation (pandemic, snow storm, etc.), Contractor may be required to provide the University with the items/services on this bid as required. An emergency preparedness plan to serve the University and the items/services that are available to meet emergency needs should be provided if requested. Minimally, this plan should include emergency contact information, product and service level availability, staffing, equipment, and logistics plan.
6.7. Demonstration Equipment:
Demonstrator product (not reconditioned, refurbished or remanufactured models) may be acceptable for this bid if full new product warranties are offered. Bidder should specify if equipment bid is demonstrator equipment.
6.8. Employee Identification:
All Contractor’s employees, while working on University property, must wear a clearly displayed photo identification badge or uniform showing name of employee and/or company represented. Any identification must be provided by the Contractor at the Contractor’s cost.
6.9. Environmentally Friendly (“Green”) Product:
Contractors are encouraged to identify products that are made of recycled products, that use environmentally friendly production methods, or that can be recycled at the end of their service life. The UW will make every effort to purchase “Green” products wherever feasible or possible based on individual project needs and funding available.
Attachment A: Bidder Response Sheet NOTE: This form must be returned with your bid response. Numbers for each question below refer to the corresponding section of this document that explains the requirement. Bidder may attach additional relevant information to their bid response; identify sections to which information applies.
SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
| Yes |
| No |
Have you included one (1) complete set of your bid and one (1) Flash Drive copy? (No flash drive copy required if e-mailing)
| ☐ |
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| 1.1 |
| Have you completed and returned all forms required? |
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| 2.8 |
| Which of your items meet the Energy Star requirements? |
| 2.10 |
| Do you certify that neither your organization nor your principals are presently engaged in a boycott in the State of Israel? |
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Do you certify that neither your organization nor your principals will, during the term of the contract, engage in a boycott in the State of Israel?
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| 3.7.2 |
| If applicable, have you included a copy of the GSA contract info? |
Contract #_______________
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| 4.2 |
| Are you in a business providing the requested items/services and has your company or its principals done so for the past three (3) years? |
| ☐ |
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| 4.3 |
| Are you an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or dealer authorized by manufacturer with service and repair capabilities for the item? |
| ☐ |
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| 4.4 |
| Have you provided a client list? (See Attachment E) |
| ☐ |
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| 4.5 |
| What type of documentation (i.e. published price list, list of previous buyers, etc.) will you provide to assist the University in its fair price analysis? |
| 4.6 |
| Do you certify that neither your organization nor your principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency? |
| ☐ |
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| 5.1 |
| Are you bidding all prices F.O.B. Destination and Installed, delivery charges and installation charges and risk of loss borne by the Contractor? (Be sure to read Section 5.1 carefully) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
Country of Origin
Shipping Point
| 5.3 |
| State delivery time ______ days After Receipt of Order (ARO). |
| 5.6 |
| Do you agree to the terms regarding duplicates and overshipments? |
| ☐ |
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| 5.7 |
| Will you provide instructions on set-up and operations as required? |
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| 5.8 |
| Will you provide insurance certificate(s) indicating coverage and agree to maintain coverage as required in 5.8 and will you add the following language to the insurance certificate? |
“The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its officers, employees and agents” are added as an ‘additional insured’ under the commercial general and automobile liability policies on any insurance certificate provided.
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| 5.9 |
| Do you agree to subcontracting terms and conditions |
| ☐ |
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| 6.1 |
| Are you bidding items as specified on the Itemized Bid List? |
If “No”, include information on alternates as required in Section 6.1 with your bid response.
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| 6.2.1 |
| Do you agree to minimum warranty stated? |
| ☐ |
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Have you enclosed standard warranty documents?
Warranty term: _____________________________________________
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| 6.2.2 |
| Have you included maintenance information and a sample maintenance contract form? |
| ☐ |
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| 6.2.3 |
| Will you use only manufacturer-trained personnel for this contract? |
| ☐ |
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| 6.3.1 |
| Will you provide all service on site? |
| ☐ |
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| 6.3.2 |
| Will you service machine onsite or with virtual teleconference within 48 hours of initial call and provide a copy of the services performed? |
| ☐ |
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| 6.3.3 |
| If unable to complete service within 48 hours of the initial call, will you provide a copy of a progress report of services performed and a plan and timeline for completion. |
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| 6.3.4 |
| Will you provide unlimited call-back maintenance service during normal business hours? |
What are your normal business hours, including time zone?
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| 6.4 |
| Will you provide service during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays as normal business hours? |
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| 6.6 |
| Are you able to provide the University with items/services on this bid in the event of a major catastrophic emergency? |
| ☐ |
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| 6.8 |
| Will you agree to have all employees wear appropriate identification? |
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| 6.9 |
| Have you identified products that are made of recycled products that use environmentally friendly production methods, or that can be recycled at the end of their service life? |
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Attachment B. 17
| Have you provided the CAD Drawings? |
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| Attachment B. 19 |
| Have you provided a comprehensive list of parts? |
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Attachment B: Specifications
SCOPE:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Medical Physics is requesting bids for an automated radiochemistry system for the production of 11C-methyl triflate and 11C-methyl iodide from cyclotron-produced 11C-methane starting material is desired. These molecules are required to radiolabel a variety of radiotracers used in positron emission tomography imaging, particularly radiotracers that are in high demand for clinical protocols investigating degenerative cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.
SPECIFICATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SPECIFICATION TABLE:
The following specifications represent minimum acceptable requirement. Bidders must select either “yes” or “no” for each specification below. For any “No” Response, the bidder must provide a detailed written explanation indicating how this difference in specification would affect the performance of the product being bid. The University shall be the sole judge of acceptability.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR A CARBON-11 RADIOSYNTHESIS UNIT
MEET SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM |
| DESCRIPTION |
| YES |
| NO |
| 1 |
| Automated, programmable gas phase radiochemistry system for cyclotron targets producing starting material as 11C-methane to produce 11C-methyl-iodide and 11C-methyl-triflate (Quantity Desired = 1) |
| 2 |
| From starting 11C-methane activities of 1000 mCi, the system must produce at least 600 mCi 11C-methyl iodide at end of synthesis. |
| 3 |
| From starting 11C-methane activities of 1000 mCi, the system must produce at least 500 mCi 11C-methyl iodide methyl triflate at end of synthesis. |
| 4 |
| Custom-programmable interface able to adjust bulk gas flow rates from 10 – 500 mL/min He gas flow, in-conversion-loop flow rates from 10-100 mL/min, and adjustable final release flows of 10 – 100 mL/min. |
| 5 |
| Built-in pressure gauges with ±0.05 bar sensitivity with 0 – 1 bar (gauge) range in 11C-methyl iodide loop. |
| 6 |
| Traces from all detectors/data collection (pressures, flows, radioactivity, temperatures) displayed in real-time (minimum time pitch > 1 Hz), logged, and saved following any automated procedure. |
| 7 |
| The system should fit into a hot cell opening that is 24” x 21” and have a maximum assembled height of 24”. The system should have a footprint not larger than 18” x 18” |
| 8 |
| All trap reagents and in-unit consumables in the unit must be user-replaceable with OEM radiochemical supplies. |
MEET SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM |
| DESCRIPTION |
| YES |
| NO |
| 9 |
| Leak-tightness: The system methylation loop must hold 0.7 bar ±.1 bar (gauge) for 10 minutes when closed by remotely-actuated valves in repeatable tests. |
| 10 |
| The Bidder should supply connections to standard dimension Swagelok supply lines (He, house air, 11CH4 target gas), power cables, and control hardware (PC workstation, negotiably provided locally). |
| 11 |
| System must be able to perform syntheses with 11C-monoxide. |
| 12 |
| The unit must be able to perform at least 4 syntheses of 11C-methyl iodide or 11C-methyl triflate per day. |
| 13 |
| A radiochemical synthesis system is desired for post-radiolabeing radiochemisty with 11C synthons that includes at least 2 reactors for with temperature ranges from -86 to 200 °C. |
| 14 |
| System must have an on-board preparative gradient HPLC purification system with column radiation scanner for localization of radiolabeled compound “bands” in real time during chromatographic purification, column heater, and variable wavelength UV detector. |
| 15 |
| System must have an on-board method of testing the integrity of sterile filters used in GMP preparations of radiopharmaceuticals. |
| 16 |
| Ability to contact the Contractor by phone or Skype and receive responses within a 48-hour period for service and maintenance issues. |
| 17 |
| CAD drawings of all consumable or wearable parts in the unit must be submitted with your bid response. |
| 18 |
| All cables, supplies, and accessories necessary for the system to be fully functional must be included in your bid and delivered with equipment. |
| 19 |
| A comprehensive parts list must be provided with your bid response. |
| 20 |
| Training for at least two Cyclotron Group staff at the UW-Madison site. Provide details of the proposed training. |
| 21 |
| Contractor must coordinate delivery, installation, and training in advance with the contact person identified on the purchase order. |
| 22 |
| A minimum of three copies of the Operating Manual should be delivered with the equipment, with additional copies available electronically. |
Attachment C: Itemized Bid List For bids to be considered pricing must be submitted on this attachment. Supplemental quotes may be submitted in addition to completion of this attachment. Terms and Conditions attached to quotes submitted will not become part of any contract between the parties.
Bidders are required to provide the total cost of equipment needed to fulfill the bid requirements/specifications and make the system fully functional. No additional charges will be allowed.
Equipment, Installation and Training
| ITEM |
| QTY |
| DESCRIPTION |
| UNIT |
LIST PRICE
UNIT
NET PRICE
EXTENDED
NET PRICE
| 1 |
| 2 |
ea
CARBON-11 RADIOSYNTHESIS UNIT
Manufacturer:
Model/Catalog No.
| 2 |
| 1 lot |
| INSTALLATION (if not included in above) |
| $___________ |
| $___________ |
| $___________ |
| 3. |
| 1 lot |
| TRAINING (if not included in above) |
| $___________ |
| $___________ |
| $___________ |
| EXTENDED NET TOTAL (Items 1 - 3) |
| $___________ |
Computer System
| ITEM |
| QTY |
| DESCRIPTION |
| UNIT |
LIST PRICE
UNIT
NET PRICE
EXTENDED
NET PRICE
| 1 |
| 2 |
ea
COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CARBON-11 RADIOSYNTHESIS UNIT
Manufacturer:
Model/Catalog No.
University reserves the right to purchase computer system from a third party. Please respond to the following:
a. Confirm that use of third party computer hardware can be used with the quoted system.
b. If yes, what are the minimum computer requirements for use with the quoted system?
c. If response to a. is yes, confirm that the proposed software can be installed on a third party computer meeting the recommended requirements.
OPTIONAL - MAINTENANCE AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY
| Year 2 |
| $ |
| Year 3 |
| $ |
| Year 4 |
| $ |
Pricing for service contracts should be quoted as firm annual costs to be purchased at the beginning of each annual term. Unless otherwise referenced it is assumes maintenance for the first year is covered under the equipment warranty.
Specify all utility requirements for installation and operation of system, e.g. electrical connections, supply gases, space requirements, power usage, etc. _____________________________________________________________________________
Are there any facility modifications necessary to accommodate the equipment? If yes, please explain.
What is the recommended useful life of the equipment being bid? __________ years.
System Components List all the components of the complete system being proposed. (Attach additional rows or sheets as needed)
| ITEM # |
| CATALOG # |
| DESCRIPTION |
Attachment D: Vendor Information Form VENDOR NOTE: BOTH PAGES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR BID RESPONSE.
1. Company and Contact Information
Company Name:
Company Website
Contact for questions regarding this Bid Name:
Telephone:
Fax
Contract Renewals / Problems Name:
Telephone:
Fax
Sales Representative Name:
Telephone:
Fax
Ordering / Expediting Name:
Telephone:
Fax
Returns Name:
Telephone:
Fax
Invoice Information Name:
Telephone:
Fax
Affirmative Action (see Section 17 in Standard Terms and Conditions)
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone:
Fax
Supplier Diversity Reporting (see Section 2.9) Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone:
Fax
2. In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes 560.035, 560.0335 and 560.036, indicate below if you are a Wisconsin certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Work Center (WC), Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB) or Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) (see websites:
https://wisdp.wi.gov/Home.aspx or http://stateuseprogram.wi.gov/section.asp?linkid=1424&locid=65).
| ____ Minority (MBE) | ____ Work Center (WC) | ____Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB) |
| ____ Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) | ___ Not applicable | |
| (If no answer is indicated above, we will assume that you are none of the above when making the award.) |
3. Pursuant to Public Law 95-507, indicate which of the following classifications apply to your organization. All vendors are considered Large Business unless otherwise indicated (see website: www.sba.gov/). (Check √ all that apply.)
| ____________ LARGE BUSINESS (LG) |
| ____________ SMALL BUSINESS (SB) |
| ____________ VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (VOSB) |
| ____________ SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) |
| ____________ HISTORICALLY UNDER UTILIZED BUSINESS ZONE (HUBZONE) |
| ____________ SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS (SDB) |
| ____________ WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) |
4. AMERICAN MADE: Wisconsin Statutes S. 16.754, directs the state to purchase materials which are manufactured to the greatest extent in the United States when all other factors are substantially equal. “Substantially equal” means when bids are tied or proposal scores are equal. Indicate whether the material covered in your bid/proposal were manufactured in whole or in substantial part within the United States, or the majority of the component parts thereof were manufactured in whole or in substantial part in the United States.
____________ YES ____________ NO ____________ UNKNOWN
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