Biaxial electrodynamic actuator test equipment system (UW-MAD) [19-0049]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a Biaxial Electrodynamic Actuator Test Equipment System through a Request for Bid (RFB) issued on February 8, 2019, for the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The procurement involves acquiring a comprehensive test equipment system that includes electrodynamic actuators and controllers ranging from 4" x 4" x 4" to 12" x 12" x 12" in size, along with load cells between .25" to 1" in diameter and height. Specific technical requirements include 110-volt power capability, a maximum speed of at least 6 inches per second, and a 6-inch stroke. The bid requires potential vendors to demonstrate three years of experience providing electrodynamic actuator test equipment systems and be either original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or authorized dealers with service and repair capabilities. Key dates include written questions due by February 15, 2019, and final bids due by February 25, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The University reserves the right to request oral presentations, product demonstrations, and vendor site visits to validate submitted information. Acceptance testing will occur within 60 days of installation, with a 30-day cure period if initial specifications are not met.

The contract includes specific supplier diversity goals, requiring Minority Business Enterprises to achieve 5 percent participation, and Woman-Owned Businesses and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses to achieve 1 percent participation. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Friday during normal business hours and must be FOB Destination, with installation at 1550 Engineering Drive in Madison, Wisconsin. The successful contractor must provide annual preventative maintenance, maintain replacement parts availability within five days, and respond to service calls within 72 hours. Insurance requirements mandate that the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System be added as an additional insured. Payment terms are structured as Net 30 days following acceptance, with an alternative option for milestone-based payments limiting prepayment to no more than 50 percent before acceptance. The warranty period will commence after successful acceptance testing, and the contractor must ensure manufacturer-trained personnel are available for support. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements and installation specifications suggest a significant investment in sophisticated scientific testing equipment.