66-25054BB Addendum #1 Extend Bid Open.docx

Addendum #1 for Invitation for Bids #66-25054 BB is issued by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Purchasing Office, extending the bid opening date to Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The solicitation seeks to procure a 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer for the Chemistry department, requiring a comprehensive system with specific technical specifications including a 9.4 Tesla shielded magnet, fully unlocked spectrometer, multiple probe options, vibration dampening legs, autotuning capabilities, an autosampler, and startup cryogens.

The procurement will be awarded to a single vendor based on the lowest responsive bid meeting all technical requirements, with an emphasis on vendor compliance and technical capabilities. The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), with a 10% goal for diverse firm utilization as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. The payment structure is vendor-friendly, with 50% payable upon purchase order issuance, 40% upon delivery, and the final 10% after successful installation and acceptance. Vendors must be authorized resellers, provide three professional references, and certify financial stability, with the ultimate goal of supporting advanced research capabilities in the university's chemistry research programs.