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AUTOMATIC PHARMACEUTICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR UW VETERINARY CARE (UW-MAD)[20-0095]
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20-0095
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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services on behalf of UW Veterinary Care for the procurement of an Automatic Pharmaceutical Dispensing System. The University is seeking a complete solution including seven automated dispensing cabinets configured for different departments (Intermediate Care, Medical Ward, Surgical Ward, Critical Care Unit, Anesthesia, Large Animal, and Tomotherapy), along with a pharmacy vault capable of managing separate inventories for two DEA numbers. The system must integrate with the electronic medical record to charge medications to patient profiles, support multiple user types with password protection and biometric authentication, manage controlled substance access with witness requirements, generate comprehensive reports, and provide real-time inventory management. The bid was due by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on the stated due date, with public bid opening waived due to COVID-19 restrictions. Delivery is desired by August 31, 2020, and bidders must indicate their lead time capability. Award will be made based on the lowest extended net total judged to be in the best interest of the University, with the contract becoming effective upon notice of award.

Bid prices must be firm for sixty days from the bid opening date and include all packing, freight, insurance, setup, instruction, operation manuals, and installation charges (excluding import/export costs), with F.O.B. Destination Installed delivery required. The bid must include removal and disposal of six existing Omnicell CT G4 units or the University will add estimated removal costs to the bidder's price for evaluation purposes; trade-in credits are permitted. Bidders must complete all required forms including the Bidder Response Sheet, Vendor Information Form, Client Reference List, and Itemized Bid List with line-item pricing for each cabinet configuration, software activation, integration, training, and shipping/installation services. The University qualifies for governmental and educational discounts, which must be reflected in unit prices. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience providing automated pharmaceutical dispensing systems, be an original manufacturer or authorized distributor with service capabilities, provide three client references, and maintain insurance with minimum one million dollars liability coverage. The contract will be awarded to the qualified bidder submitting the lowest cost proposal that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements.

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Bid No: 20-0095

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.

All bid openings through May 25, 2020 will not be done in a public setting due to the Governor’s order concerning Covid-19. Results will be e-mailed to all responding bidders as soon as possible after the time and date of the stated bid opening. Bidders can make arrangements to review the bid file at a later date.

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.

Automatic Pharmaceutical Dispensing System for UW Veterinary Care

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 Instructions4
1.1.Bid Response Requirements:4
2.General Information5
2.1.Purpose:5
2.2.Scope:5
2.3.Definitions:5
2.4.VendorNet Registration:5
2.5.Campus Delivery Requirements:6
2.6.Parking:6
2.7.Promotional Materials/Endorsement:6
2.8.Energy Star:6
2.9.Supplier Diversity:7
2.10.Discriminatory Boycotts in Israel:8
3.RFB Process Instructions9
3.1.Clarifications and/or Revisions through Designated Contact:9
3.2.Oral Presentations, Product Demonstrations and Site Visits (Pre-Award):9
3.3.Proprietary Information:10
3.4.Reasonable Accommodations:10
3.5.Method of Bid:10
3.6.Method of Award:10
4. Bidder Qualifications11
4.1.Bidder Information:11
4.2.Bidder Experience:11
4.3.Authorization:11
4.4.Client List/References:11
4.5.Fair Price Analysis:11
4.6.Debarment:11
5.Performance and Contract Requirements12
5.1.F.O.B. Installed with On-Site Service:12
5.2.University Imports:12
5.3.Timeliness of Delivery:13
5.4.Acceptance and Testing (Post-Award):13
5.5.Payment Terms:13
5.6.Shipping, Duplicates, and Over shipments:13
5.7.Training:13
5.8.Insurance:14
5.9.Subcontracting:14
5.10.Record and Audit:14
5.11.Entire Contract:14
6. Specifications16
6.1.Bid Response:16
6.2.Warranty:16
6.3.Maintenance and Repair:16
6.4.Trade-In:16
6.5.Employee Identification:17
Attachment A: Bidder Response Sheet18
Attachment B: Specifications20
Attachment C: Itemized Bid List25
Attachment D: Vendor Information Form26
Attachment E: Client Reference List28
Attachment F: Standard Terms and Conditions29

1. Submittal Instructions 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

The University will accept completed bids e-mailed to bids@bussvc.wisc.edu, provided (i) 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 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).

1.1. Bid Response Requirements:

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)

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 UW Veterinary Care, requests bids for the purchase of an Automatic Pharmaceutical Dispensing System.

2.2. Scope:

See Specifications Section 6 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 UW Veterinary Care 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 regarding 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 three (3) 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:

Eric Thompson

UW Purchasing

21 N Park St, Suite 6101

Madison, WI 53715-1218

E-mail: eric.thompson@wisc.edu

TECHNICAL:

Meenu Verma

E-mail: meenu.verma@wisc.edu

PHONE 608/265-5984

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. 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.

3.3. 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

3.4. 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.

3.5. Method of Bid:

Bidder must submit a net unit price for each item specified. Prices listed should be in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.

For University Imports: See Section 5.2

3.6. Method of Award:

Award(s) shall be made based on 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 may be disqualified.

Additional Options for Method of Award:

3.6.1. 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

3.6.2. 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 must be in the business of providing automated pharmaceutical dispensing systems and must have done so for the past five 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.

Bidder must have an account with an authorized parts dealer. (See Bidder Response Sheet).

4.4. Client List/References:

Bidder must supply upon request 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 with On-Site Service:

Items are to be installed at 2015 Linden Drive; Madison, WI 53706 F.O.B. Destination Installed. Bid prices must include all packing, freight, insurance, set-up, instruction, per diem, and operation manual charges, excluding any import/export costs. 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, and approved by University personnel. All debris must be removed from the University premises and properly disposed of by the Contractor. Upon 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.

In carrying out the scope of this Contract, the Contractor shall be required to perform services on University property. Bidders cost must include all transportation charges.

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 be itemized on the Itemized Bid List (Attachment C). Custom Charges/ Fees will be included in the cost for the purpose of determining the lowest cost bid. The University reserves the right to compare the quoted Custom Charges/Fees with those from a University contracted customs broker and select whichever option is judged to be in the best interest of the University.

If the University is selecting the customs broker and paying the Custom Charges/Fees directly to them, the awarded Contractor must use the University's contracted customs broker identified on the purchase order.

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 on or before August 31, 2020. On the Bidder Response Sheet, state if this requirement can be met and the approximate lead-time for an order. 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 10 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 10 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.

Meenu Verma, or 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 Net 30 days 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 equipment at no charge to the customer, unless specified otherwise in the Itemized Bid List. 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 request.

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.

Additional insurance requirements for this bid are as follows:

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.Notice of Award Letter
B.Original Request Bid Number 20-0095, dated 5/26/2020 including amendments/attachments
C.Bidder response to RFB.
D.Official Purchase Order (when applicable)

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 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 must be included with your bid to ensure that the items/services being bid can be compared to determine if the items/services meet all specifications.

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 honor, at a minimum, the manufacturer's standard warranty 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. Service and/or maintenance of this equipment may be required. Indicate on the Bidder Response Sheet whether work is performed on your site or ours, response time on any work requested, the number of miles your site is from ours, if work is performed on your site.

Contractor must perform all maintenance on site unless University grants permission to remove equipment from site.

6.4. Trade-In:

The Itemized Bid List shows the exact model/serial number(s) of the trade-in. Arrangements should be made to inspect the equipment with the technical contact person listed in Section 3.1. If trade-in option is awarded, Contractor will remove trade-in equipment at the time of installation of new equipment at no extra charges to the University.

6.5. 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.

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
1.1
Have you completed and returned all forms required?
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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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4.2
Are you in a business providing automated pharmaceutical dispensing systems and has your company or its principals done so for the past five (5) 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
Will you provide a client list, if requested? (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 with On-Site Service, delivery, transportation and installation charges and risk of loss borne by the Contractor? (Be sure to read Section 5.1 carefully)
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Country of Origin

Shipping Point

5.3
Can you meet delivery requirement?

Delivery lead-time: ______ weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

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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 5.9 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
Will you honor manufacturer standard warranty?
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If “YES”, have you enclosed standard warranty documents?

Warranty term: __________________

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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
Is work performed at UW site or vendor site?
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Response time on work requested

Number of miles from vendor site to UW site

6.5
Will you agree to have all employees wear appropriate identification?
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Attachment B: Specifications Background The UW Veterinary Care pharmacy currently has six (6) automated dispensing cabinets located in anesthesia, CCU, large animal, internal medicine, surgery, and radiation oncology and is adding a seventh for the intermediate care and special species departments. The automated dispensing cabinets provide access to medications throughout the day and are vital to hospital operations after hours. Medications accessed from the cabinets include single dose oral medications, IV medications, and narcotics used for pain control or procedures and anesthesia. They are also used to ensure charge capture for items like bandaging supplies, catheters, fluid bags, etc.

Requirements

1. When an item or medication is removed from the unit, the unit must interface with electronic medical record to add the charge to the patient profile and record administration in the patient record. Conversely, all items returned must be removed from the patient profile and credited.

2. System must have ability to create different user types with different item and controlled substance access levels.

3. User accounts must be password protected and have biometric scanning capabilities (i.e. fingerprint).

4. System must decrement inventory as orders are filled.

5. System must create restock reports for each unit at specified times.

6. System must alert administrator in the event of a discrepancy.

7. Dispensing cabinet must have individual locking compartments to store controlled substance medications.

8. Cabinet must be accessible in the event of a power outage (I.e. lock and key to manually open).

9. Required reports include discrepancies, floor charges, null transactions, transactions (issues, wasted, returns, restock).

10. System must have ability to require a witness for controlled substances when issuing, returning or wasting a medication.

11. Removal of existing equipment: 6x Omnicell CT G4 color Touch units

1. Please indicate below if your bid includes the removal of the existing equipment prior to the installation of your new equipment. If that’s not the case, we will prepare an estimate of the removal and disposal costs and add that amount to the cost of your offering for bid evaluation and award purposes.

2. If you are willing to provide any trade-in credit for these units, please indicate that amount as an offset on the Itemized Bid List. Additional details about the equipment can be provided upon request.

Yes
No

Does your offering meet requirements 1-10 listed above?

Does your bid include the removal of the existing equipment?

Controlled Substances

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
Can the system conduct an inventory of only the controlled substances that have been used since the previous inventory count?

Can this be further sorted by item, user and cabinet?

2
Does the system provide an audit trail in the event of a discrepancy?

Does it sort by item, user, date, cabinet, etc.?

3
Can it require scheduled cycle count by nursing?

Can it provide a full count once per day, guided cycle count later in the day?

4
Can blind countbacks be required for items prior to dispensing?
5
Does the system allow restriction of controlled substance access by item, user, and types of user?

If so, can this vary by controlled substance level?

6
Describe the reports for controlled substance diversion audits:
7
Can your system require witnesses for medication removal or wasting?

And can this vary by controlled substance schedule?

At what point in the process of removal/waste would this occur?

8
Describe the system’s diversion detection capabilities:
9
Can the system provide proactive diversion searches?
10
Does the system track outstanding undocumented wastes?
11
Does the system require inputting the dose, as opposed to just signing out the whole vial?

Can this interface with EHR?

For example, if they input a dose at the cabinet can that transmit somehow into EHR, even though they are signing out the whole vial (i.e. single dose vial)?

Dispensing

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
Can the system create prescription labels compliant with the state of WI Pharmacy Examining Board for dispensing outpatient medications?

Can it re-print labels or allow for editing of labels?

2
Can the system print syringe or vial labels for inpatient doses?
3
Can the system provide alerts when dispensing high risk medications?
4
Can the system provide alerts or warnings when hazardous drugs are dispensed?
5
Does the system require a medication order to be entered before medications can be dispensed?
6
Can users remove medications in the absence of a medication order?

Is there an override for emergencies?

7
Can the system perform a search of a medication by both its brand and generic name?
8
Can certain items be limited to use by location or user-type?

Restocking

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
Does the system automatically create restocking reports for designated restock times?
2
Can the user define the restock schedule (time of day or more frequently for some cabinets)?
3
Will the system automatically print a report or create an alert when an item hits its critical low value?

What kind of alerts are possible to create and how are they delivered (text, email)?

4
How do “supplemental” restocks work?
5
Can you select multiple/different reorder sources (for example, refrigerator, pharmacy, central supply)?

Inventory

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
Can the system provide real time inventory information, such as quantity on hand and inventory value?
2
Can the system interface with purchases to updates costs?
3
Does the system allow automated inventory updates from the pharmacy information system?

Does pharmacy have the ability to review or accept these updates?

4
Can bins be assigned, modified, and deleted/deactivated remotely?
5
What is the process for returning an item to the cabinet?
6
What would the process be for remote items (for example, equine plasma in freezers)?

Reporting

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
Can the system record and report cancelled or failed transactions, as well as a reason/explanation (I.e. null transactions)?
2
Can the system send reports for floor charges?
3
Can the system print reports to local and network printers?
4
Can the system export reports as pdf’s or Microsoft Excel documents?
5
Can the system create reports by item, user, controlled substance class, date, patient?
6
Can the system generate reports of aging or outdated products?
7
Can system generate volume reports by time?
8
Provide a list of the standard reports:
9
Describe the creation of custom reports in the system:
10
Can reports be scheduled to be automatically printed or emailed?

Safety

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
Do vet techs only see their own patients (to avoid choosing the incorrect patient)?
2
Can patients only be viewable on select dispensers (for example, CCU patients appear only on the CCU dispenser, large animal patients display only on large animal dispensers)?

Solution components – Hosted

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
What cloud provider(s) do you use? (i.e. AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.)
2
Is the solution Cloud Security Alliance, FEDRAMP or industry recognized security standard certified?

Are you a member of the Cloud Security Alliance?

Have you registered your solution’s self-assessment in the Security Trust and Assurance Registry (STAR)?

3
Can access to the server be limited to specific computers?
4
Describe your downtime or disaster recovery plan:

If we lose connection with the software, what downtime information will be available to us?

Do you have hosting redundancy for high availability (HA) services?

5
If your system is unreachable due to a data center outage, loss of internet connectivity, or any other form of outage, does the system allow for data to still be entered and then later uploaded once connectivity is re-established?
6
Describe your service level agreement for uptime, maintenance windows, planned and unplanned outages, outage notification and procedures, cyber liability insurance, and warranties:

[Please include a copy of your Continuity of Operations Plan as part of your bid submission.]

7
Do you have a documented process for destruction of data for all media types when the media is replaced, or when the customer relationship is terminated?

If so, please describe that process:

Solution components – On-Premise

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
Is Hyper-V supported as a hypervisor?
2
Does your system support high availability configurations?

If so, please describe:

3
How do you communicate to customers when operating system updates have been validated and can be applied to the system?

Other

Item
Description
Yes
No
1
Can multiple users and administrators make changes at the same time?
2
Describe service and support response time:

What is the time to get technician on site for urgent /or critical need vs. non-urgent needs?

3
Does your system have barcoding or QR capabilities?
4
Does the system have bar code scanning to capture restock, and to capture manufacturer & lot number?
5
Can manufacturer/lot number be captured when dispensed?
6
When dispensing, can the system require nursing staff to scan item to verify accuracy?
7
Does the system offer biometric authentication options?
8
What is the line item capacity the system in one unit can manage?
9
Do you provide lidded or locked pockets that restrict access to medications?

If so, do pockets come in various lengths, depths, and widths?

Can pockets accommodate large items, such as 250mL vials, 1L IV bags, etc.?

10
What cabinet sizes are available?
11
What are the different drawer types offered in the cabinet?
12
Describe your process in the case of a cabinet being recalled:
13
In the case of a user’s access being terminated, is the access restricted in real time?
14
What happens in the case of a power-outage?
15
How is a cabinet restarted?
16
Is a refrigerated cabinet available?

How is the temperature monitored/logged?

17
Is on-site training available for administrators?

Are online training modules available to users?

18
Does your equipment have any special requirements to operate?

(more than a standard Ethernet connection and 15-amp, 120-volt electrical service)

If so, please indicate those requirements here:

Attachment C: Itemized Bid List Costs which are not specifically identified below will not be compensated under any Contract awarded pursuant to this RFB.

Item #
Description
Price
1.1
Pharmacy Vault with two separate cabinets or ability to manage separate inventories for 2 DEA numbers
1.2
2-Cell automated dispensing cabinet in Intermediate Care with locking and open drawers
1.3
1-Cell automated dispensing cabinet in Medical Ward without drawers
1.4
1-Cell automated dispensing cabinet in Surgical Ward with locking and open drawers
1.5
2-Cell automated dispensing cabinet in Critical Care Unit with locking and open drawers
1.6
1-Cell automated dispensing cabinet in Anesthesia with 16 locking drawers
1.7
3-Cell automated dispensing cabinet in Large Animal with 1 locking drawer
1.8
2-Cell automated dispensing cabinet in Tomotherapy with locking and open drawers
1.9
2 double deep locking drawers
1.10
2 double deep open drawers

Hardware Total:

2.1
Activation and Integration with 5 Years of support
2.2
Software Costs required to operate the system
2.3
Shipping/Freight & Installation

Services Total:

3.1
Onsite training during go-live
3.2
Online, self-paced training available to staff
3.3
In-person training for two staff members

Training Total:

Cost of Removal/Disposal:

Trade-In Credit:

Extended Net Total:

If an item/service is included or provided at no cost, please specify that by listing a price of $0 or listing “No Charge” or “N/C” in the price field for that line.

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

Email

Contract Renewals / Problems Name:

Telephone:

Fax

Email

Sales Representative Name:

Telephone:

Fax

Email

Ordering / Expediting Name:

Telephone:

Fax

Email

Returns Name:

Telephone:

Fax

Email

Invoice Information Name:

Telephone:

Fax

Email

Affirmative Action (see Section 17 in Standard Terms and Conditions)

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone:

Fax

Email

Supplier Diversity Reporting (see Section 2.9) Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone:

Fax

Email

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)

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