Capillary zone electrophoresis - electrospray ionization - mass spectrometry system (UW-MAD) [19-0027]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services is soliciting bids for a Capillary Zone Electrophoresis - Electrospray Ionization - Mass Spectrometry System through Request for Bid (RFB) 19-0027 for the Department of Chemistry. The specialized scientific equipment must meet specific technical requirements, including a sheath flow CE-MS interface with flow rates of 20-100 nL/min, adjustable electrospray emitter position, support for positive and negative electrospray ionization modes, and compatibility with a Thermo Q-Exactive mass spectrometer. The system must be capable of both Capillary Zone Electrophoresis-Mass Spectrometry (CZE-MS) and Capillary Isoelectric Focusing-Mass Spectrometry (CIEF-MS) modes with fully automated online analysis. Bid submissions were due by 2:00 PM CST on November 9, 2018, with three hard copies required at 21 N. Park Street, Suite 6101, Madison, WI 53715-1218, and electronic submissions accepted via email or fax. The University reserves the right to conduct oral presentations, product demonstrations, and vendor site visits prior to award, with the contract to be awarded based on the lowest extended net total judged to be in the best interest of the University.

The procurement encourages participation from Wisconsin-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB), with specific goals of 5% and 1% respectively. Bidders must certify they are not engaged in a boycott of the State of Israel and must comply with federal and state regulations, including debarment certification and nondiscrimination requirements. The delivery and installation will be FOB Destination at 1101 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53703, with bid prices inclusive of packing, freight, insurance, setup, instruction manuals, and installation charges. The successful contractor must provide the manufacturer's standard warranty, maintenance contracts, and quotes for post-warranty service, with on-site service and repair capabilities and replacement parts available within five days. Payment terms are Net 30 days following acceptance and verification that the equipment meets all specifications and performance requirements. Bidders must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in insurance coverage, with the expectation of providing unlimited call-back maintenance service during normal business hours.