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Angelo State University Request for Bid ASU Chemistry, Physics, and Geosciences Energy Dispersive Detector and Electron Backscattered Diffractometer

The Angelo State University Chemistry, Physics, and Geosciences Departments are accepting Sealed Proposals on the following Item: Quantity requested: Funding is available to purchase an energy dispersive detector (EDS) and electron backscattered diffractometer (EBSD).

Any/all makes and models will be considered but they must be

· Compatible with a Hitachi S-300N Scanning Electron Microscope (serial number: 1681-04) In addition to pricing, the following criteria will be used to evaluate and choose the energy dispersive detector and electron backscattered diffractometer. All items must be addressed in writing with the sealed proposal.

EDS specifications:

EBSD specifications:

Training:

Warranty Specs:

Extended Warranty Specs:

Pricing of New EDS/EBSD:

Original MSRP of new EDS: $ Final Total Sale Price of EDS: $

Original MSRP of new EBSD: $ Final Total Sale Price of EBSD: $

Please supply a breakdown of pricing showing options, fees, and additional charges Pricing for optional items and services to be considered by the buyer should be listed on a separate page for review. These items should not be part of the final price quoted above and will only be added as approved by the purchaser.

Please provide optional pricing for:

Extended Warranty Cost: $ Pricing is good for days.

Total sales price to include all applicable fees and charges. Angelo State University is exempt from State sales tax.

The following information will be used in evaluating and choosing a final candidate:

Pricing (50%) Availability and ease of service and warranty work (20%) Delivery date (15%) Preference will be given for in stock units.

Features and options on EDS/EBSD (10%)

HUB (5%)

Please note that EDS/EBSD chosen will not be based on lowest price. The university will choose the EDS/EBSD that best serves the interest of the university. Preference is given for in stock units and quickest installation.

Please submit a separate document for each instrument being bid.

Bids/Proposals will be received and opened at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024. Proposals should be emailed to c_admin@angelo.edu

For questions concerning information about this proposal please contact:

ASU Contract Office Kailee Malleck ASU Station #11010 San Angelo, TX 76909 325-942-2748 C_Admin@angelo.edu This bid was submitted by:

Contact:

Address:

Phone:

Date:

EXECUTION OF OFFER AND AFFIRMATIONS

Signing this proposal with a false statement is a material breach of Contract and shall void the submitted proposal or any resulting Contracts, and the proposer may be removed from all proposal lists. By signature hereon affixed, the proposer hereby certifies that:

1. The proposer is not currently delinquent in the payment of any debt or taxes owed the State of Texas.

2. Proposer agrees that any payments due under this Contract will be applied towards any debt, including but not limited to delinquent taxes and child support that is owed to the State of Texas.

3. Proposer certifies as follows: “Pursuant to Section 231.006, Family Code, re: child support, the proposer certifies that the individual or business entity named in this proposal is not ineligible to receive the specified payment and acknowledges that this Contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.”

4. The proposer has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted proposal.

5. The proposer has not received compensation for participation in the preparation of the specifications for this RFP.

6. Neither the proposer nor the vendor, corporation, partnership or institution represented by the proposer, or anyone acting for such vendor, corporation or institution has violated the antitrust laws of this State, codified in Section 15.01, et seq., Texas Business and Commerce Code, or the Federal Antitrust Laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the proposal made to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business.

7. The proposer certifies that the vendor and/or principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any federal agency, and have not within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state or local government contract or subcontract; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen property; and are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity with commission of any of these offenses.

8. Under Section 2155.006(b) of the Texas Government Code, a state university may not accept a proposal or award a Contract, including a Contract for which purchasing authority is delegated to a state university, that includes a proposed financial participation by a person who, during the five-year period preceding the date of the proposal or award, has been: (i) convicted of violating a federal law in connection with a Contract awarded by the federal government for relief, recovery, or reconstruction efforts as a result of Hurricane Rita, as defined by Section 39.459, Utilities Code, Hurricane Katrina, or any other disaster occurring after September 24, 2005; or (ii) assessed a penalty in a federal civil or administrative enforcement action in connection with a Contract awarded by the federal government for relief, recovery or reconstruction efforts as a result of Hurricane Rita, as defined by Section 39.459, Utilities Code, Hurricane Katrina, or any other disaster occurring after September 24, 2005.

9. Proposer agrees to comply with Government Code 2155.4441, pertaining to service Contract use of products produced in the State of Texas when such products and materials are available at a price and delivery time comparable to products and materials produced outside of Texas.

10. Proposer certifies that they are in compliance with section 618.003 of the Government Code, relating to contracting with executive head of a State agency. If section 618.003 applies, proposer will complete the following information in order for the proposal to be evaluated:

Name of Former Executive:

Name of State Agency: Date of Separation from State Agency: Position with Proposer: Date of Employment with Proposer:

11. The proposal must include the name and Social Security Number of each person maintaining an ownership interest of 25% or more of the business entity submitting the proposal. Vendors that have pre-registered this information on the Texas General Services Commission Centralized Master Bidders' List will be deemed to have satisfied this requirement.

NAME SSN

12. Conflict of Interest

a. The vendor certifies that (i) no relationship, whether by blood, marriage, business association, capital funding Contract or by any other such kinship or connection exists between the owner of any proposer that is a sole proprietorship, the officers or directors of any proposer that is a corporation, the partners of any proposer that is a partnership, the joint ventures of any proposer that is a joint venture or the members or managers of any proposer that is a limited liability company, on one hand, and an employee of any component of ASU, on the other hand, other than the relationships which have been previously disclosed to ASU in writing and (ii) proposer has not been an employee of any component institution of ASU within the immediate twelve (12) months prior to the submittal deadline. All disclosures by proposer in connection with this affirmation will be subject to administrative review and approval before ASU enters into a Contract with proposer. Any violation of this conflict of interest policy shall result in immediate cancellation of any resulting Contract in addition to a potential debarment of the vendor from doing business with the State of Texas.

b. An employee may not be in any dual employment positions that would result in a conflict of interest in relation to his/her position at ASU. If such circumstance arises, the employee shall remove himself/herself from the process and disclose the relationship to his/her direct supervisor and to the Director of Contracts & Procurement. An ASU department may not hire a vendor if a current ASU employee of such department is also employed by such vendor; a current employee of such department has a direct or indirect ownership interest in such vendor; and/or the hiring of such vendor would result in the furtherance of any private interest or gain for a current employee of such department. If the owner of any such vendor who provides services to ASU is an ASU employee, compliant payment to any vendor classified as a sole proprietorship or an individual shall be made through Payroll Services.

13. Proposer Information and Signature

Proposer certifies that the individual signing this document and the documents made a part of this RFP is authorized to sign such documents on behalf of proposer and to bind proposer under any Contract that may result from the submission of proposer’s proposal.

By signing the proposal, the vendor certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the vendor, the vendor qualifies as a Texas Resident Bidder, as defined in 34 TAC sec. 20.38.

Payee Identification Number (PIN):

Sole Proprietor should also enter social security No.:

Proposer/Company:

Name (Typed/Printed):

Title:

Street:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone No.:

Fax No.:

E-mail:

Signature (INK):

Other Preferences as defined in 34 TAC sec. 20.38 (check any that are applicable) ( ) Supplies, materials, equipment, or services produced in TX/ offered by TX bidders ( ) Agricultural products produced or grown in TX ( ) Agricultural products and services offered by TX bidders ( ) USA produced supplies, materials, or equipment ( ) Products of persons with mental or physical disabilities ( ) Products made of recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive materials including recycled steel ( ) Energy efficient products ( ) Rubberized asphalt paving material ( ) Recycled motor oil and lubricants ( ) Products produced at facilities located on formerly contaminated property ( ) Products and services from economically depressed or blighted areas

THIS EXHIBIT MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED WITH VENDOR’S PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SIGN AND RETURN THIS SHEET WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR PROPOSAL.