96 channel personal pipettor system(UW-MAD)[20-0100]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services is seeking bids for a 96 Channel Personal Pipettor System for the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, with a procurement request posted on June 19, 2020. The solicitation requires a sophisticated laboratory instrument with specific technical requirements, including compatibility with 96-well plates, programmable dilution capabilities, automated dispensing of organic liquids up to 550 microliters, and a compact footprint not exceeding 25 inches in height, 29 inches in width, and 20 inches in length. Bidders must have at least five years of experience providing 96 Channel Personal Pipettors, manufacturer authorization with service and repair capabilities, and a minimum one-year warranty on equipment and parts. The original bid due date of July 1, 2020, was amended to July 6, 2020, at 2:00 PM CDT, with written questions initially due by June 24, 2020. Evaluation criteria include lowest extended net total bid judged to be in the best interest of the University, with bids to be submitted electronically to bids@bussvc.wisc.edu and limited to 25 megabytes.

The solicitation includes supplier diversity preferences for certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB). The University reserves the right to require oral presentations, product demonstrations, and vendor site visits to validate submitted information, with potential bid rejection for non-participation. Bidders must provide pricing for the pipettor system, associated training, shipping, installation, and offer a trade-in allowance for an existing Apricot Personal Pipettor (Model #PP-550N-XD, Serial #3059). Optional pricing is requested for one-year service contracts including software updates for years one through three post-warranty, with firms required to certify compliance with all terms, conditions, and specifications. Payment terms are net 30 days following equipment acceptance, which must pass testing within 60 days of installation. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a sophisticated scientific instrument procurement with potential significant investment for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.