CT scanner for sedated large animals (UW-MAD) [19-0035]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services, specifically the School of Veterinary Medicine, is seeking to procure a specialized CT scanner for imaging sedated large animals. The contract opportunity, identified as RFP 19-0035, requires a CT scanner capable of performing cross-sectional imaging on the skull, cervical spine, and distal limbs of various large animals including horses, cattle, alpacas, llamas, pigs, sheep, and goats. The equipment must fit within a 16' x 18' space and be fully functional with all necessary cables and accessories. Proposals will be evaluated across four technical categories: Equipment (250 points), Hardware and Software (250 points), Support and Service (250 points), and Miscellaneous (50 points), with an additional 200 points allocated for cost, creating a maximum potential score of 1,000 points. Proposals must be submitted by April 3, 2019, at 2:00 PM CDT, with two hard copies and six flash drive copies delivered to 21 N Park Street, Suite 6101, Madison, WI 53715-1218. Written questions were due by March 18, 2019, with answers provided by March 25, 2019, and the estimated award notification date is April 30, 2019. Proposals scoring fewer than 450 points on technical sections will be deemed ineligible for cost evaluation.

The procurement offers potential advantages for Minority Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, which may receive a 5% scoring preference. The contract requires comprehensive warranty coverage including parts, labor, and travel, with optional multi-year service contract pricing requested for years one through four post-warranty. Delivery must be FOB Destination and Installed, with the contractor responsible for delivery, installation, and risk of loss costs. The University is eligible for governmental and educational discounts, with payment to occur within 30 days of acceptance following post-award testing. Optional additional items include high-pressure power injectors and anesthesia monitoring equipment. While no specific contract term is mentioned, proposal prices will remain firm for 180 calendar days after the proposal opening. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements and specialized nature of the equipment suggest a significant investment for a high-end veterinary diagnostic imaging system.