2026-UWMSN-01046-RFB AMENDMENT 1 - QUESTIONS ANSWERS.pdf
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- Dane County, Mattoon Village, Wisconsin
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This is an Amendment 1 Questions and Answers document for the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Request for Bid (RFB) 2026-UWMSN-01046-RFB for Environmental Laboratory Testing Services and Supplies. The amendment addresses three technical inquiries from prospective bidders regarding specific testing methodologies and product substitutions. For Lot 1 items 4-6 concerning TEM Air analysis, the University requires bidders to provide pricing for AHERA, NIOSH 7402, and Yamate Level II methodologies if pricing differs between these approaches, with each price clearly labeled by corresponding methodology. The document clarifies the University's position on alternative testing methods and product substitutions, establishing that bidding alternates is permitted across the solicitation.
The amendment confirms that bidders proposing alternative items, services, or testing methodologies must submit complete specifications, documentation, and performance details demonstrating equivalency to the originally specified requirements. Specific examples include acceptance of EPA Method 7000B as a potential substitute for NIOSH 7082 in Lead Air FLAA analysis (Lot 2, items 25-27) and Lynx products Lead Wipes as a potential substitute for Ghost Wipes in Lot 4, item 49, provided they meet ASTM E1792 criteria. The University explicitly reserves the right as sole judge to determine whether proposed alternates are acceptable based on submitted technical documentation and performance comparisons. This framework allows qualified laboratories with different accreditations or preferred materials to participate while maintaining stringent technical standards.
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AMENDMENT 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO RFB # 2026-UWMSN-01046-RFB
Question 1: Lot 1, items 4-6 TEM Air analysis. What analytical method you they want? The two most common are AHERA & NIOSH 7402, but there’s ISO 10312, Yamate Level II, and others. Can you clarify?
Answer 1: If your pricing differs between methodologies, please include your pricing for AHERA and NIOSH 7402 as well as the Yamate Level II TEM Air methodology, making sure to also label the pricing with the corresponding methodology.
Question 2: Lot 2, items 25-27 Lead Air FLAA analysis. The method specified is NIOSH 7082. However, our laboratory is accredited for Lead Air FLAA Analysis by EPA 7000B. The EPA Method comparable to the NIOSH Method and produces equivalent data. Will this method be accepted as a substitute?
Answer 2: Bidding alternates is permitted. 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 each item/service being bid. These will be used to establish equivalency. The University will be the sole judge of equivalent acceptability between Bidders’ responses.
Question 3: Lot 4, item 49 Ghost Wipe. We provide Lead Wipes manufactured by Lynx products. It is similar to a Ghost Wipe & meets the criteria required by ASTM E1792. Will this product be an acceptable substitution? It is the wipe matrix preferred by our laboratory.
Answer 3: Bidding alternates is permitted. 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 each item/service being bid. These will be used to establish equivalency. The University will be the sole judge of equivalent acceptability between Bidders’ responses.
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