96-well multiplexing biomarker imager(UW-MAD)[20-0077]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, located in Dane County and the City of Madison, is seeking bids for a highly specialized scientific instrument: a 96-well multiplexing biomarker imager for the Department of Pediatrics. The procurement calls for an electrochemiluminescence detection instrument with specific technical requirements, including capabilities for singleplex and multiplex assays, a dynamic range exceeding 10^5, sample volume accommodation of 25 microliters, and fast read times. Bidders must submit six components: a signed Request for Bid Form, Bidder Response Sheet with attachments, specifications and descriptive brochures, an itemized bid list, a vendor information sheet, and a client reference list. The original bid was issued on March 4, 2020, with written questions due by March 11, 2020, and bids initially due on March 18, 2020 (subsequently extended to April 7, 2020, at 2:00 PM CDT). The University reserves the right to require oral presentations, product demonstrations, and vendor site visits to validate submitted information. Bid evaluation will be based on the lowest extended net total judged to be in the best interest of the University, with bids required to remain firm for sixty days from the bid opening date.

Bidders must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or manufacturer-authorized dealers with service and repair capabilities, having provided similar items or services for the past three years. The procurement includes supplier diversity preferences, with potential awards to certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) or Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB) submitting qualified bids not more than 5% higher than the apparent low bid. Contractors must provide unlimited call-back maintenance service during normal business hours, with a one-business-day response time and one-week service completion requirement on-site. The bid requires comprehensive documentation, including client references, warranty information, maintenance contract details, and proof of manufacturer-trained personnel availability. Due to COVID-19 Governor's orders, all bid openings through April 24, 2020, were to be conducted without public attendance, with results to be emailed to responding bidders and bid files available for review upon request. Bidders must certify the absence of collusion, conflicts of interest, and debarment status under penalty of perjury. All communications regarding the Request for Bid must be directed to Janet Bresnahan at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services.