Cadavier Bid

Western Carolina University is seeking bids for the procurement of cadavers and their delivery, specifically for educational purposes in the Physical Therapy and Athletic Training departments. The university requires 4-8 full-body donors for Physical Therapy, with specific anatomical specifications including mixed females and males, BMI less than 28, and traditional formalin preservation. For Athletic Training, the bid requests 6 donor limbs (3 upper and 3 lower extremities) suitable for examination and partial dissection, with preferences for intact articulations and musculature. The electronic bid submissions are due by May 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with the contract award date to be determined. Vendors must complete multiple attachments including pricing forms, customer references, and financial condition certification, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications. The university emphasizes ethical donor acquisition and management, with specific usage periods from August 2025 to April 2026 for Physical Therapy donors and June 2025 to August 2025 for Athletic Training limbs.

Vendors must be registered in the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and comply with state requirements regarding competitive bidding, work authorization verification, and non-discrimination policies. The solicitation includes provisions for HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) participation, which suggests potential set-aside or preference opportunities for minority-owned or small businesses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the bid indicates a specialized procurement with potential significant value given the unique requirements for medical education specimens. The state reserves the right to negotiate, make partial awards, or cancel the solicitation, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Vendors will need to demonstrate their capability to ethically source, preserve, and deliver human donor specimens meeting precise anatomical and medical education requirements, suggesting a highly specialized and competitive bidding environment.