Anesthesia Transport with Ventilator - Wato Type 2024-UWMSN-00553-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting bids for an Anesthesia Transport with Ventilator - Wato Type procurement, identified by the event number 2024-UWMSN-00553-RFB. This procurement is specifically targeting medical equipment for the university's healthcare facilities located in Dane County and Madison City, Wisconsin. The procurement seeks a specialized medical transport ventilator system with anesthesia capabilities, indicating a critical need for advanced medical technology. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically through the SciQuest online bidding platform by February 1st, 2024, with the solicitation becoming available on January 24th, 2024, at 9:00am CST. All prospective bidders with questions are required to contact Eric J. Thompson via email at ejthompson2@wisc.edu. The procurement appears to be a competitive request for bids (RFB), which suggests that price and technical specifications will be key evaluation criteria for vendor selection.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, standard state procurement practices often include provisions for minority-owned, women-owned, or small business participation. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are mentioned in the current procurement notice. The procurement appears to be focused on acquiring a specific medical technology solution for transportation and anesthesia purposes, which implies a potentially significant equipment investment. Though no specific budget range is provided, medical transport ventilator systems can typically range from $20,000 to $100,000 depending on technological complexity and specific institutional requirements. Potential vendors should carefully review the complete bid documentation on the SciQuest platform to understand the full scope of technical specifications, compliance requirements, and submission guidelines for this University of Wisconsin-Madison medical equipment procurement.