IFB# UU195067590 Thermoplastic Lid Design and Manufacture Services 01.30.25.docx

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

Thermoplastic Lid Design and Manufacture Services

Bid# UU195067590

Issued 01/30/2025 This is not a purchase order

University of Utah Contact:

Terrance Palmer University of Utah Purchasing Dept.

201 S. President’s Circle Rm. 159 Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9351

(801) 585-1841 E-Mail: tpalmer@purchasing.utah.edu

Questions regarding this IFB should be submitted through BidNet Direct (formerly BidSync) http://www.bidnetdirect.com/utah/universityofutah Solicitation #: UU195067590 In the Question and Answer section

Version: 11.18.2024

The University of Utah (University) on behalf of the Office of Comparative Medicine (OCM) is seeking an Injection molding/Tooling design Supplier (Vendor). Proposed items or systems must be able to provide services as described in the below scope of work and minimum specifications.

1.0 Scope of work:

We are looking for a vendor that can create an injection mold/tooling design for our Thoren rodent cage lids and then continue to provide the lids on a as needed basis. The Office of Comparative Medicine (OCM) has 2 different sizes of cage lids that need to be fitted to our existing Thoren cages. We are looking for a vendor to submit a prototype as well as a bid for these cage lids. Once it has been confirmed to meet our needs we would like to enter into a contract for the ongoing production of these lids. We plan to purchase 5,000 small lids and 750 large lids on an annual basis.

2.0 Specifications:

Vendor must have the ability to create the injection molds/tooling design and then provide the lids on an ongoing basis.

The lid specifications:

Large lids need to fit the Thoren cage number 8 from the attachment A and dock in the Thoren racks from attachment D

Small lids need to fit the Thoren cage number 9 from the attachment B and dock in the Thoren racks from attachment E

· Each lid needs to be made to withstand Frequent processing in commercial washers in both alkaline and acidic cycles with temperatures of 180 °F

· Lids need to withstand Frequent processing in bulk steam autoclave in 3 pulse cycles ranging from 22” Hg to 20 psi and a temperature set point of 133 °C.

· Lids need to have a built-in filter as seen in attachment C from Thoren

· The filter material needs to be Reemay 2033 or equivalent

· Must have cage card holder slot in the tongue portion of the filter top

Vendor must be able to provide a prototype of each lid by the closing of this solicitation by 2:00 pm MST on 02/28/2025.

If the design cost is built into the mold cost then please comment and reflect that. This IFB will be awarded based on the lowest price provided in this table as long as the specifications can be met.

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Shipping charge (F.O.B Destination Prepaid)

TOTAL QUOTE PRICE

The University reserves the right to purchase all or a limited number of items requested.

Pricing must include all applicable cost, including any/all additional charges such as installation, setup fees, training, additional warranties, “over-runs”, shipping cost, etc.

Please respond to the following:

· Does your quote include a warranty? If so, what is the warranty coverage included with your quote? _________________months.

· Please provide your estimated delivery timing from receipt of initial purchase orders. _______________

· What would be the turn around time after a request for additional lids has been received? ____________

· With the cost provided will the University of Utah own the molds and designs, or will the vendor retain those rights? ______________

· Is there is a price difference or tier pricing for the amount of lids order? What is the minimum order size? Please provide a pricing breakdown for ongoing orders. _________________________________________________________________________

Additional Statement(s):

SUA (single use account) is a virtual payment solution that is processed like a credit card, streamlining the payment process for both buyers and vendors and is the University of Utah’s preferred payment method. Each payment is given a unique 16-digit account number, which is assigned a credit limit equal to that payment amount. This account number is active for only a defined timeframe and is electronically matched to pre-purchase information. SUA is a virtual card payment just like a credit card. The vendor will receive a 16-digit number which you process like a standard credit card transaction. The acceptance of SUA accelerates payments compared to current payment methods, simplifies the process, eliminates cost of processing checks, and there is no need to store account numbers or other payment information.

3.0 Substitution:

Vendors who wish to bid alternate products to that which is listed must provide a written statement that clearly identifies that the proposed alternate will meet or exceed the specifications as listed. Provide specific detail of specification with justifications as to each. Bids that do not contain this information may be deemed as non-responsive.

4.0 Pre-bid Meeting:

A Pre-bid Meeting will not be held for this IFB.

5.0 Bid Submission:

Submit your bid electronically through BidNet Direct by 2:00 pm MST on 02/28/2025. Bids submitted electronically through BidNet Direct may require uploading of electronic attachments. The BidNet Direct system will accept a wide variety of document types as Word, Excel, and PDF attachments but not all. Note that Periscope does best using Chrome or Firefox browsers over Safari. You MAY NOT submit documents that are embedded (zip files), movies, wmp and mp3 files or password protected files, etc. Such actions may cause your bid(s) to be deemed as “Non-responsive.”

Send your prototype to the below address by 2:00 pm MST on 02/28/2025.

Terrance Palmer University of Utah Purchasing Dept.

201 S. President’s Circle Rm. 159 Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9351

Bids received after this deadline shall be late and ineligible for consideration.

Question Due Date: 02/26/2025 by 2:00pm MST. All questions should be submitted through BidNet Direct under Solicitation: # UU195067590

When submitting an offer electronically through BidNet Direct, please allow sufficient time to complete the online forms and upload documents. The solicitation will end at the closing time listed in the offer. If you are in the middle of uploading your documents at the closing time, the system will stop the process and your offer will not be received by the system. It is recommended that the submission process be completed the day prior to the due date, with the knowledge that any changes/updates will be accepted through the due date and time. Incomplete bids may be deemed as “Non-responsive” and will not receive further consideration.

BidNet Direct customer support may be contacted at (800) 835-4603 or support@bidnet.com for guidance on the BidNet Direct site.

Vendors are responsible for ensuring that their BidNet Direct registration information is current and correct. The University and Stakeholders shall not be responsible for missing or incorrect information contained in the vendor registration in the BidNet Direct site. Incorrect or missing vendor registration information may result in failure to receive notification from BidNet Direct regarding this procurement.

6.0 Award:

The University reserves the right to award this bid to the lowest responsive and responsible Vendor who meets the minimum specifications listed on in section 2.0. At the University’s option, bid alternatives may be considered as meeting specifications or rejected in full.

7.0 Contract term:

This bid may result in a 1-year agreement with 4 renewal options. Optional renewal terms that will be subject to annual performance and quality review and University approval.

· Pricing must be firm and fixed and considered as “All-inclusive” to include large and small cage lids for the first year.

· Price Escalation A price increase may be requested sixty (60) days prior to end date of the current 1-year term and is subject to university approval. Vendor requests shall include detailed documentation explaining and supporting the price increase request. Any approved price increase shall carry a one (1) year price guarantee period. Price decreases shall be passed on to the University immediately.

Send cost increase requests to: Contracts@ocm.utah.edu.

Upon successful completion and award of this IFB as described above, the University will post notice of an Intent to Award which shall be based upon completion of a mutually agreed upon contract. The University is examining several alternatives of providing this product and may decide, after reviewing proposals submitted, not to enter into any agreement.

8.0 General Provisions:

8.1 University Terms and Conditions. Any order issued against this inquiry shall be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Purchase Order and/or Appendix A or B as required by the University of Utah. Exceptions to the University of Utah’s standard Terms and Conditions (reference link above) may cause your bid to be considered non-responsive.

For amounts provided, do not include Utah State Sales and Use Tax on materials purchased for the Work. I/We acknowledge responsibility for complying with all Utah State Sales and Use Tax exemption requirements.

8.2 University Payment and Shipping Terms.

8.2.1 Payment Terms: Net 30-days ARO.

8.2.2 F.O.B. Destination Prepaid

Alternate Payment and/or Shipping Requirements

F.O.B Destination Prepaid

8.3 Right of Rejection. The University reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, or to waive any formality or technicality in any submittal, in the best interests of the University, while still complying with the Utah State Procurement Code. While it is the intent of the University to proceed with this appointment, this solicitation does not obligate the University to enter into a purchase and / or agreement.

8.4 University Trademark/Logo. Suppliers wishing to submit a bid containing a University trademark or logo must be registered with the University of Utah Licensing Program. Suppliers not licensed at the time of the bidding process will be considered non-responsive. Please note that licensing takes a minimum of 3 months for processing. For more information regarding how to be licensed, please visit http://www.clc.com/Licensing-Info.aspx.

8.5 Protected Information. Under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code §§ 63G-2-101 to -901, as amended ("GRAMA"), certain information submitted in the proposal(s) may be open for public inspection or disclosure. Pursuant to Section 63G-2-309 of GRAMA, any confidential information provided to the University which Vendor believes should be protected from inspection or disclosure must be accompanied by a written claim of confidentiality and a concise statement of reasons supporting such claim. A copy of the University’s standard business confidentiality claim form may be found at: (http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/download/purchasing/Business_Confidentiality_Claim_Form.pdf). Non-specific statements of confidentiality (e.g., marking a document confidential or proprietary in a cover letter, header, footer or watermark) are insufficient to claim confidentiality under GRAMA. All material contained in and/or submitted with the proposal becomes the property of the University and may be returned only at the University's option.

8.6 Federal Exclusion. Vendor warrants and represents that Vendor, its officers, directors, and any employees or subcontractors providing goods or services under this Contract (i) are not currently excluded, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(f) or to provide goods to or perform services on behalf of the federal government as either a contractor or subcontractor. This shall be an ongoing representation and warranty during the term of this Contract and Vendor shall immediately notify University of Utah of any change in the status of the representation and warranty. University of Utah may immediately terminate this Contract for cause in the event of a breach of this section or as a result of any material change in status of the representation and warranty. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Contract, Vendor shall defend and indemnify University of Utah and its officers, employees, and agents in connection with any and all claims, losses, causes of action, judgments, fines, damages, or other similar expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, resulting from a breach of this section.

8.7 Drug- Alcohol- Tobacco-Free Campus. The University of Utah is a drug-, alcohol-, and tobacco-free campus, with no smoking and/or use of any tobacco product on all University property and in any outdoor area controlled by the University. This rule is applicable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The campus will officially operate as tobacco-free as of July 1, 2018. University property includes any property owned, leased, or controlled by the University and includes but is not limited to: all buildings, vehicles, residential and recreational areas, athletic fields, parking lots, parking structures, streets, sidewalks, hospitals and clinics. All representatives of the awarded vendor, including delivery and installation personnel, shall adhere to these requirements, including being free of the effects of these substances while on campus. Not adhering to these standards shall be considered a breach of any contract or purchase order resulting from this bid. Please see the following link for more information regarding the University Rule. https://regulations.utah.edu/administration/rules/R3-300A.php

8.8 Public Contract Boycott Restrictions. If Vendor has 10 or more full-time employees and the total value of the any resulting Contract is $100,000 or greater, Vendor agrees not to engage in a Boycott of the State of Israel, as defined in Utah Code § 63G-27-102(2), for the duration of any resulting contract and further certifies that it is not currently engaged in an “economic boycott,” as defined in Utah Code § 63G-27-102(5), and that Vendor will notify University in writing if it begins an “economic boycott” while any resulting Contract remains in effect.

9.0 Vendor Quote Acknowledgement and Company Information

The undersigned, by submission of this Quote, is responsive to the quote document, minimum specifications and terms and conditions.

The undersigned also attests to being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the products and/or services proposed for this Project, including the availability of labor. The undersigned Vendor hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials, and supplies as required for the work in accordance with the above-mentioned Documents, within the time set forth, at the price stated.

The University reserves the right to conduct a financial responsibility analysis for responding Vendor. If vendor is unable to prove financial strength/responsibility, the University reserves the right to consider vendor's quote non-responsive.

If Issued, I/We acknowledge receipt of the following Addenda, numbered .

I/We [am/are ___ ] [am/are not___ ] quoting Prior Approved Substitutions. If quoting Substitutions, I/We have read and complied with the substitution’s provisions stated above in this quote request.

I/We agree to furnish the items identified herein, at the prices listed opposite each, and guarantee that if the order is placed with us, we will furnish these goods as described in a resulting contract and/or purchase order.

By responding to this solicitation, Vendors are certifying that neither they nor their principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment or ineligible for contracting by a governmental entity. Vendor is also agreeing to notify the University within 30 days if suspended, debarred, or declared ineligible for contracting with a government entity. Additionally, Registration in SAM.GOV is required when federal funding sources are being used for payment of services. Vendors must provide a copy of your active registration, including unique entity ID, confirming you have no exclusions. https://sam.gov/content/home

Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Name of Company: ________________________________________________________

Type/Print Name & Title of Authorized Vendor Representative:

Remitting Address:_________________________________________________________________

Email Address (where purchase orders can be received):___________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________________________________

Fax Number (where purchase orders can be received):__________________________________

PaymentWorks is a tool the University of Utah uses to ensure vendor onboarding is an orderly, secured, and trackable process. Each newly awarded vendor will be sent an invitation to a secure PaymentWorks site to enter their account information.

Legal Classification (check as applies):

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