S22-020-O Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (1).docx

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

UW MILWAUKEE – AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE (AUV)

Name: Jamie Schueler Email: uwmbids@uwm.edu See Section 3.1 for rules regarding communications.

Available submission methods: See Section 3.4 Release Date: December 20th, 2021

Deadline for Questions: December 28th, 2021@2:00 PM

Due Date: January 6th, 2022 @ 2:00 PM

Bid Opening: No Public Bid Opening

BID RESPONSIVENESS: To be considered responsive, the Bidder must submit the following or your bid may not be considered for award: (Bidder must check the respective boxes to indicate compliance with each requirement).

☐ MANDATORY: Request for Bid Cover Sheet (this page), signed by an authorized signatory.

☐ MANDATORY: Bidder Mandatory Response (Exhibit A) ☐ MANDATORY: Bidder Cost Sheet (Exhibit B) ☐ OPTIONAL: Confidentiality Form, if desired (http://vendornet.state.wi.us/vendornet/doaforms/doa-3027.doc: DOA-3027) (Include as Exhibit C of response).

☐ OPTIONAL: Any exceptions to Contract Terms and Conditions. See section 5.1.

The undersigned bidder has legal authority to bind the Bidder to this Bid.

|_| Yes |_| No Note: Failure to check “Yes” will result in the Bid being considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.

The undersigned and the respondent will comply with all terms, conditions and specifications set forth in this Bid.

|_| Yes |_| No Note: Failure to check “Yes” will result in the Bid being considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. ISSUING AGENCY: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Purchasing Office issues this Bid on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System as an agency of the State of Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is hereafter referred to as “UWM”.

1.2. VENDORNET / E-SUPPLIER REGISTRATION: The State’s Vendor Notification system recently changed from VendorNet to eSupplier. UW agencies will use VendorNet to post information regarding solicitations, which is accessible to vendors without needing to register by going to https://vendornet.wi.gov/ and going to the “Bid” tab. However, VendorNet no longer provides vendors with automatic notifications. Vendors are also no longer able to register with VendorNet. If you prefer to receive automatic updates when new solicitations are posted, or when a change to an existing solicitation is posted, please register with eSupplier at https://eSupplier.wi.gov/.

1.3. DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Request for Bid and resulting Contract(s), the following definitions of terms shall apply, unless otherwise indicated.

1.4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST FOR BID: UWM is requesting bids for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Systems, Controls, and Software. UWM’s School of Freshwater Science intends to acquire an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle(s) (AUVs) to add to its monitoring, mapping, and sampling in Great Lakes and freshwater environments, and seeks bids for instruments with the capabilities and specifications as outlined in Exhibit C.

1.5. CONTRACT LENGTH: This bid may be used for three (3) years from the purchase order date for future orders upon mutual agreement of both parties.

Prices shall remain firm for the first year of the Contract. After one (1) year, price changes must be supported by documented increases in the cost to the Contractor which are demonstrated to be industry wide. Price change requests must go to and be approved the UWM Purchasing Office via email to purchasing@uwm.edu .

2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: The itemized specifications listed in Exhibit C are the minimum acceptable specifications for the product desired. The specifications referenced are those meeting the departmental structural and/or performance requirements, and as such, serve as the standard of quality.

Equivalent alternate models will be considered. Item(s) furnished shall be the latest improved model in current production as offered to higher education research or commercial trade and shall be of quality workmanship and material. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype or discontinued models are not acceptable. Please note that the University shall be the sole arbiter of equivalency.

All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary for the unit to be complete and ready for operation, or which are normally furnished as standard equipment, shall be furnished by the successful bidder (i.e., manuals, instructions, case, cable, etc. as applicable). All parts shall conform in strength, quality, and workmanship to the accepted standards of the industry. The University reserves the right to waive any requirements that is not met by any bidder.

2.2. ORDERING: Ordering will be confirmed with a provided purchase order. Delivered product must be for the awarded products only. Items and quantities as stated in Exhibit C must be available to be delivered to UWM within 90 days of order placement unless otherwise specified in the bid response.

2.3. PAYMENT TERMS AND INVOICING: UWM will pay properly submitted vendor invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt providing goods and/or services have been delivered, installed (if required), and accepted as specified.

Invoices presented for payment must be submitted in accordance with instructions contained on the purchase order including reference to the purchase order number and submittal to the correct address for processing. A good faith dispute creates an exception to prompt payment.

2.4. F.O.B DESTINATION FREIGHT PREPAID AND ALLOWED: Quote price must include shipping to Milwaukee with shipping terms of “F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed” or “DAP Milwaukee, WI” (Incoterms 2020). Bid prices shall include all insurance, packing, packaging, transportation, set-up, instructional and manual charges.

Deliver to:

UW Milwaukee, School of Freshwater Sciences Great Lakes Research Facility, 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204

2.5. RETURNS: Provisions shall be made for full credit or even product exchange for product rendered unusable due to damage upon receipt. UWM will notify Bidder within of defect within seven (7) business days of receipt.

Upon notification by UWM of a duplicated order or over shipment, the items identified must be removed at the Vendor’s expense. UWM reserves the right to dispose of them as its own property and shall not be held liable for any cost of the items if held more than thirty (30) days.

2.6. AUTHORIZATION: Bidder must be an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or dealer authorized by the manufacturer for these products.

2.7. WARRANTY: All parts shall carry the minimum of the manufacturer’s warranty on items and/or parts purchased under this Bid or a one (1) year warranty, whatever is greater, from the date the part was accepted by UWM. All equipment must perform at effective levels in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, manufacturer’s advertised data sheets, and manufacturer’s technical publications.

3. BID PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS

3.1. COMMUNICATIONS/QUESTIONS: From the date of release of this Bid until Bid award, the only permissible communication regarding this Bid is in writing to uwmbids@uwm.edu. Violation of this condition may be considered sufficient cause for Bid rejection. The subject line of the email must contain the Bid number located on the first page of this document. The deadline for any questions concerning this Bid is as set forth on the cover sheet of this Bid. Any questions received after that time may not result in an addendum answering the question.

It is incumbent upon Bidders to point out any possible discrepancies, omissions or ambiguities using the process outlined above to submit questions. This includes alerting UWM to any non-standard specifications. By failing to do so, Bidder waive the right to claim any provision of the Bid is ambiguous.

3.2. METHOD OF BID: Bidders must submit all “mandatory” requirements as listed on the front cover sheet of the Bid, according to the directions provided. The Bid prices on the products/services must be submitted on Exhibit B and must be all inclusive for all applicable costs, fees, and expenses. No additional costs, will be allowed that are not listed in Exhibit B.

3.3. BID RESPONSIVENESS: Bids may be evaluated by the Purchasing Agent and program manager to verify that they meet all specified requirements in this Bid and that they comply with all instructions on this Bid.

All specifications are mandatory minimum requirements unless otherwise stated. Failure to meet a mandatory requirement shall result in Bid being deemed non-responsive. Bidders are encouraged to ask questions to resolve any ambiguities in the Bid specifications (specs that are written too restrictively, are internally inconsistent, etc.) Bidders are also encouraged to submit responses even if all mandatory requirements are not met because Purchasing reserves the right to delete specifications, conditions of Bid or items not Bid if no Bidder is able to comply with the requirement.

UWM reserves the right to (1) reject all Bid responses and make no award, (2) waive irregularities or technicalities in Bid response: (3) request clarifying information from Bidders; (4) make a partial award, and (5) accept or reject all or part(s) of any Bid response submitted.

3.4. BID SUBMISSION: DELIVERED VIA EMAIL: Bidder shall submit Bids prior to the bid due date to uwmbids@uwm.edu for consideration of award. Such email (and all Bid documents) must be received prior to the bid due date listed on the cover sheet. The due date is enforced to the minute to create fairness to all bidders. The subject line should read the following: “Bid response” followed by “Bid number, date due, and bidder’s company name”. Any attachments to the electronic submissions must be in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Adobe PDF, and Zip file formats and under 10MB in size. Electronic or digital signatures are acceptable. UWM will not accept responsibility for any network or power outages that may occur during the transmission of bids.

3.5. ADDENDUM: If this is an official Bid, addendum shall be posted on the State of Wisconsin’s VendorNet website at http://vendornet.state.wi.us. Bidders are responsible for checking this website for any future addenda or Bid information prior to the Bid closing date. If this is an informal Bid, addendum will be sent to all Bidders receiving a Bid or to any Bidder requesting a copy of the Bid.

3.6. BIDDING EQUAL OR BETTER: Bids on alternate or substitute items “equal or better” will be considered if indicated in the Bid specifications. To be considered responsive, full descriptive literature must be included and bidder must specifically highlight or direct UWM to the precise place in the literature that demonstrates that all specifications are equal or better. Bidder must specifically circle and explain any deviations from the Bid specifications for the Bid.

3.7. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION: Any information contained in the Bidder’s response that is proprietary must be detailed separately on form DOA-3027 and submitted as set forth on the Bid Cover Sheet. Marking of the entire response as proprietary will neither be accepted nor honored. UWM cannot guarantee that all such material noted remains confidential to the extent allowed by State of Wisconsin Public Disclosure Law. 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

4. BID ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD

4.1. BID OPENING: No Public Bid Opening. Bid Tabulation will be available to any interested party.

4.2. BID REVIEW: All Bids will be reviewed by UWM’s Procurement Specialist and may additionally be reviewed by UWM subject matter experts to ensure compliance with submittal requirements. UWM shall be the sole judge as the Bidder’s compliance with the Bid instructions.

4.3. BID ACCEPTANCE: Bids that do not comply with Mandatory Requirements or Mandatory Specifications will be rejected. Bids that do not comply with Special Terms and Conditions of Bid may be rejected. UWM in its sole discretion retains the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, or accept or reject any part of a Bid, if deemed to be in the best interest of the State.

4.4. METHOD OF AWARD: The bid award(s) will be made by lot to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder based on the extended cost. Prices Bid shall be in US dollars unless otherwise indicated. Bids that require a specific quantity or dollar amount will be disqualified. In the event of Bidder error in calculation, unit price shall prevail in award.

UWM intends to award on One or Multiple Bidders, whichever is judged to be in the best interest of the State. The State is the sole determinant of its best interests.

UWM may make awards to certified Minority Business Enterprise, or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business firms submitting the lowest qualified Bid when that qualified Bid is not more than 5% higher than the apparent low Bid. Authority for this program is found in ss.1675(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.

4.5. SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

4.5.1. Minority-Owned Business Enterprise

Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBEs) in State’s purchasing program. Wisconsin Statutes provided for a permissive 5% price preference for certified MBEs that compete for State Contracts. This means that State agencies may make an award to the MBEs submitting the lowest qualified bid when that qualified bid is not more than 5% higher than the apparent low bid. (An MBE Bidder preference will not be considered on printing or stationary procurement). Policy provides that MBEs should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its Contracts. The Contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to MBEs or by using enterprise to provide commodities and services incidental to this agreement.

The Contract shall furnish appropriate quarterly information about its efforts, including the identities of such businesses certified by the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, their Contract amount, and spend of each period to the Procuring Agency.

A listing of certified MBEs, as well as the Services and commodities they provide, is available at: https://wisdp.wi.gov/search/aspx.

4.5.2. Veteran-Owned Business

The State Bureau of Procurement encourages the participation of Veteran-Owned Businesses (VBs) in the statewide purchasing program by inviting VBs to actively solicit public purchasing business and by reducing undue impediments to such participation. VBs are certified by the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA). Applicants shall complete a Veteran-Owned Business Request for Certification form (WDVA 1037). There is no price preference for certified VBs that compete for State Contracts.

Contact the DVA at: http://dva.state.wi.us.

4.5.3. Disabled Veteran-Owned Business

Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs) are certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. This program can be found at:

https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/DoingBusiness/SupplierDiversity.aspx.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of DVBs in the State’s purchasing program. Wisconsin statutes provide for a permissive 5% price preference for certified DVBs that compete for State Contracts. This means that State agencies may make an award to the DVB submitting the lowest qualified Bid when that qualified Bid is not more than 5% higher than the apparent low Bid. (A Bidder preference will not be considered on a printing or stationary procurement). Policy provides that DVBs 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 DVBs by using such enterprises to provide commodities and services incidental to this agreement.

The Supplier/Contractor shall furnish appropriate quarterly information about its efforts, including the identities of such businesses certified by the Supplier Diversity Program and their Contract amount.

A listing of certified DVBs, as well as the Services and commodities they provide, is available at: https://wisdp.wi.gov/search.aspx.

4.5.4. Woman-Owned Business Enterprise

Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) are certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. This program can be found at:

https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/DoingBusiness/SupplierDiversity.aspx.

State certified WBEs are able to provide both governmental entities and private companies with a credible recognition of business ownership. The WBE certification may serve as additional marketing tool when seeking Contract opportunities with entities that place a value on having a diverse supplier base. There is no price preference for certified WBEs that compete for State Contracts.

A listing of certified WBEs, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available at: https://wisdp.wi.gov/search.aspx.

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 a Federal department or Agency from doing business with the Federal Government. Information on debarment is available at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM. See section 15.0 of Standard Terms and Conditions (DOA-3054).

Exhibit A - Bidder Mandatory Response Instructions: Bidder is required to complete all sections of this form.

Section 1: Bidder Information

Bidder/Proposer Company Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number Toll Free Phone:

Fax:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Mailing Address for Purchase Orders (if different than above)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Section 2: Bidder Contacts List the name and title of the person to contact for questions related to each of the topics below

Email:

Email:

Section 3: Bidder Reference: (This may be checked before award).

Provide company name, address, contact person, telephone number, and appropriate information on the product(s) and/or service(s) used with requirements like those included in this solicitation document. Fill out the information below for all organizations and/or clients with whom the Proposer has done business with over the last three (3) years who demonstrate similar business needs to those specified in this Bid.

Company Name:

Address (including City, State, Zip):

Contact Person:

E-Mail Address:

Phone:

List Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used:

Company Name:

Address (including City, State, Zip):

Contact Person:

E-Mail Address:

Phone:

List Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used:

Section 4: Specific Bid Related Information

Will you accept purchase orders with terms of net 30? (Mandatory) Yes ☐ No ☐

Do you offer prompt payment discounts such as 2/15? (Optional) If Yes, please explain here:

Section 5: Bidder Identification (Check all that apply)

☐ We claim minority bidder preference [Wis. Stats. 16.75(3m) (b)(3)]. Under Wisconsin Statutes, a 5% preference may be granted to CERTIFIED Minority Business Enterprises. Bidder must be certified by the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. If you have questions concerning the certification process, contact the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, 6th Floor, 101 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 267-9550. Does Not Apply to Printing Bids

☐ We claim disabled veteran owned business bidder preference [Wis. Stats. 16.75(3m) (b)(3)]. Under Wisconsin Statutes, a 5% preference may be granted to CERTIFIED Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. Bidder must be certified by the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. If you have questions concerning the certification process, contact the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, 6th Floor, 101 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 267-9550. Does Not Apply to Printing Bids.

☐ We are a work center certified under Wis. Stats. S. 16.752 employing persons with severe disabilities. Questions concerning the certification process should be addressed to the Work Center Program, State Bureau of Procurement, 6th Floor, 101 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 266-5462.

Section 5: Bidder Certifications

Wis. Stats. S. 16.754 directs the state to purchase materials which are manufactured to the greatest extend in the United States when all other factors are equal. Materials covered in our bid were manufactured in whole or in substantial part in the United States. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

☐ We certify that we have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement 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 above statement is accurate under penalty of perjury.

☐ We certify that we are not currently engaged in a prohibited boycott of the State of Israel as defined in s. 20.931(1)(b). Should we be awarded a contract, we understand that future engagement in a boycott of the State of Israel may result in contract termination.

☐ UWM reserves the right to cancel this contract if the Contractor fails to follow the requirements of s. 77.66, Wis. Stat, and related statutes regarding certification for collection of sales and use tax. UWM also reserves the right to cancel this Contract with any federally debarred Contractor or a Contractor that is presently identified on the list of parties excluded from federal procurement and non-procurement contracts.

☐ You certify that you have the financial ability, willingness, and business integrity necessary to perform under this Contract. Neither your company nor any of its officers or directors is currently debarred or suspended from doing business with the Federal government, the State of Wisconsin, any other state in the United States, or any of their respective agencies, and you have no reason to believe that condition will change over the term of the Contract resulting from this Bid.

☐ You certify that you have carefully examined all instructions, requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions of this Bid; and hereby offer to furnish the Service and/or Goods, as applicable, at the prices quoted in your Bid, and in accordance with the requirements, specifications, terms and conditions of this Bid.

☐ You agree that your response to this Bid will be deemed part of any Contract that may be awarded to you.

☐ You certify you submit your Bid at your own risk and expense and waive and release UWM from any claim for damages or other liability arising out of or relating to this Bid or award process. You certify that your Bid is a valid, firm and that your Bid, if accepted, shall remain valid for the life of the resulting Contract.

☐ We will comply with all terms, conditions and specifications required by the State of Wisconsin in this Request for Bid/Proposal and all terms of our Bid (See Section 5.1 if not)

Section 6: Supplier Agreement: Wisconsin’s Cooperative Purchasing Service

Wisconsin statutes (s. 16.73, Wis. Stats.) establish authority to allow Wisconsin municipalities to purchase from state contracts. Participating in the service gives vendors opportunities for additional sales without additional bidding. Municipalities use the service to expedite purchases. A “municipality” is defined as any county, city, village, town, school district, or any other public having the authority to award public contracts (s. 16.70(8), Wis. Stats.). Federally recognized Indian tribes and bands in this state may participate in cooperative purchasing with the state or any municipality under ss. 66.0301(1) and (2), Wis. Stats.

Interested municipalities:

· Will contact the contractor directly to place orders referencing the state agency contract number, and

· Are responsible for receipt, acceptance, and inspection of commodities directly from the contractor, and making payment directly to the contractor. The State of Wisconsin is not party to these purchases or any dispute arising from these purchases and is not liable for delivery or payment of any of these purchases.

Bidders/Proposers may or may not agree to furnish the commodities or services of this bid/proposal to Wisconsin municipalities. A vendor’s decision on participating in these services has no effect on awarding this contract.

Bidder, please indicate your willingness to furnish the commodities or services to Wisconsin municipalities by checking the appropriate box below.

☐ I Agree to furnish the commodities or services of this bid/proposal to Wisconsin municipalities with any special conditions noted below.

☐ I Do Not Agree to furnish the commodities or services to Wisconsin municipalities.

1) A vendor in the service may specify a minimum order sizes by volume or dollar amount, additional charges beyond normal delivery area, or other minimal charges for municipalities.

2) Special Conditions (if applicable):

Section 7: Bidder Signature

Name of Authorized Company Representative:

Title:

Phone:

Fox:

Signature of Above:

Date:

E-Mail:

EXHIBIT B - COST SHEET

For Bid responses to be considered, this Exhibit B must be filled out in its entirety. Supplemental documents may be submitted in addition to completion of this attachment. Terms and Conditions attached to bids submitted will not become part of any contract between the parties. Bidders are required to provide the total cost of equipment or service needed to fulfill the Bid requirements/specifications and make the system fully functional. No additional charges will be allowed. Submission of this Exhibit serves as an affirmation that the system(s) proposed meets all the mandatory specifications outlined in Exhibit C in order for the system(s) to be able to perform the Mission Types outlined.

COST SHEET

COST TO INCLUDE: Spares kit, Transport/Shipping Case, Available Firmware & Software Updates

INCOTERMS: DAP Milwaukee WI 53204

EXHIBIT C – REQUIREMENTS

This Exhibit outlines the Mandatory Requirements for items to be bid per Cost Sheet (Exhibit B)

System Use Overview:

Basic Mission Types include (but are not limited to):

· Mapping hypoxia in shallow freshwater environments, where the depth range is from 5-30 meters. Thermal gradients are very steep, and the hypoxic bottom layer can be quite thin, ~ 1 meter, this translates to the requirement of the vehicle to be able to collect data very close to the bottom. The critical parameters for this mission are oxygen, specific conductivity, and temperature, however other sensor options are of interest.

Thermoclines can be as much as a 10 C temperature change in less than 1 meter, so it is important the sensor package can respond to rapid changes in concentrations, and the AUV can travel at speeds and vertical angles sufficient to capture the vertical structure.

· Water quality monitoring, including water mass identification, Harmful algal bloom detection, river plume mapping, and basic water quality parameters

· High resolution bathymetry mapping using side scan sonar and bottom imagery. Applications include bathymetry, habitat mapping and characterization, search and mapping of archeological sites and assets, e.g., shipwrecks in the Marine Sanctuaries in the Great Lakes in both shallow and waters > 100 meters.

Item 1 – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle(s) & Software/Controls:

AUV system(s) must meet the following mandatory specifications:

· Depth rating - minimum required: 300 meters for all components.

· Altitude to within 1 meter of bottom

· Capable of being deployed by hand, i.e., less than 25 lbs. in air.

· Speed/duration capabilities:

· Min. 8 km/hr for water quality sensor configuration.

· Minimum duration of 10 hours at 4 km/hr.

· Navigational accuracy without resurfacing and without external acoustic positioning system: 2% or better.

· Remote control/surface unit range: minimum range of 2 km / 2000 meters.

· Side scan sonar specifications: High frequency, (500 kHz to 1 megahertz), Range (typical) 50 m.

· Control unit features a “Return to home” function.

· Navigation software programming capabilities, data acquisition, resolution, archiving and file formats, and georeferencing: No proprietary technologies; common data formats are required

· Minimum sensor package to include or accept: rapid response (< 1 sec.) dissolved oxygen, conductivity (freshwater, 0-5 mS/cm), and temperature (-5 to 40 C.) sensors.

Note: Water quality sensor package: included as a separate line item in the bid price or excluded; if excluded, supplier must provide UWM with contact information for suppliers of compatible sensor packages with their AUV systems.

· Supplier shall provide in their proposal materials detailing the following

· Battery capacity, recharging parameters, method, and time required

· Data visualization options and capabilities

· Communication protocols

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