Blood Gas/Electrolytes, Hemoglobin/Hematocrit, & Co-Oximetry Proficiency Testing Kits(UW-MAD)[20-5786-R1]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, is soliciting bids for Blood Gas/Electrolytes, Hemoglobin/Hematocrit, and Co-Oximetry Proficiency Testing Kits through a Request for Bid (RFB) numbered 20-5786-R1. The procurement encompasses six distinct lots with kitted and non-kitted options, including aqueous blood gas and electrolyte samples, co-oximetry materials, hemoglobin/hematocrit samples, and oxygen saturation materials. Annual requirements range from 600 to 7,500 ampule units, with products to be shipped three times annually. Bidders must provide unit pricing per ampule, extended lot totals, and a percentage discount from manufacturer catalogs for related items. All materials must meet stringent specifications, including ISO certification, FDA compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices, and compatibility with current U.S. diagnostic instruments. Key deadlines include written questions due by December 19, 2019, and bid submissions due on January 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with the initial contract term running from April 24, 2020, through April 23, 2021.

The procurement includes supplier diversity goals targeting minority-owned, woman-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must maintain commercial liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and provide Certificates of Insurance with the University listed as an additional insured. The contract allows for automatic renewal for four additional one-year terms, with either party able to terminate with 90 days' written notice. No minimum order requirements are specified, and the University reserves the right to request product samples, oral presentations, and vendor site visits. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the testing kits across multiple lots suggests a potentially significant contract value. The University maintains flexibility in the procurement process, including the ability to terminate the contract without cause with 30 days' written notice or immediately for performance issues affecting health and safety. Digital price lists must be submitted in searchable Excel, Word, or PDF formats, and bidders must be prepared to provide comprehensive product documentation and compliance certifications.