Bioscience research products and processes(UW-MAD)[23-5540]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a comprehensive procurement of bioscience research products and processes through Contract 23-5540. The solicitation covers a wide range of scientific research products and services, including antibodies, ELISAs, oligonucleotides, proteins, peptides, small molecules, and custom-made products, along with specialized services such as gene sequencing, gene and protein synthesis, gene expression, gene and plasmid construction, and custom design/image analysis. Bidders must be original manufacturers or exclusive authorized distributors with the capability to provide university-specific price lists and fixed percentage discounts from their published price lists. The initial contract term will run from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025, with potential automatic renewal for two additional one-year terms. Key procurement dates include a written questions deadline of May 24, 2022, an intent to submit bid response due May 27, 2022, and the final bid submission deadline of June 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Bidders must provide three business references, maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum $1 million coverage, and submit current W-9 forms.

The University has established supplier diversity goals that encourage subcontracting with certified minority-owned businesses (5% goal), women-owned businesses, and disabled veteran-owned businesses (1% goal). The procurement allows for potential contract extension to other University of Wisconsin System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities. The estimated annual contract value exceeds $3 million, with the University reserving the right to award contracts to multiple responsive and responsible bidders. Bidders are not guaranteed any minimum purchase amount and must comply with specific requirements, including FOB Destination pricing with freight prepaid and absorbed by the contractor, and adherence to the University's 30-foot truck restriction policy. Pricing shall remain firm for 90 calendar days from the contract start date, with annual price increase requests permitted upon 30 days' written notice and justification of documented cost increases. Bidders must also certify compliance with anti-collusion standards, confirm information accuracy, disclose any conflicts of interest, and verify that neither they nor their principals are debarred or suspended from federal participation.