Fetal pigs for Dissection

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), acting on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and the State of Wisconsin, is seeking a vendor to supply fetal pigs for biology course dissections through Request for Proposal N19-042-M. The procurement specifically requires double-injected fetal pigs measuring 13-15 inches in length, individually packaged in standardized shipping boxes measuring 16x8x5 inches. Each specimen must meet strict quality criteria including tissue quality, appearance, odor, visibility of double-injection colors, and preservation condition. The RFP was released on December 18, 2018, with questions due by December 28, 2018, and proposals due on January 7, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. UWM anticipates ordering up to 200 fetal pigs per semester, with the contract having an initial one-year term and potential for three additional one-year renewals. Proposers must demonstrate two years of experience in the field and submit mandatory documentation including DOA Form 3832, a sample specimen, and details about chemical preservation and safe-handling procedures. The evaluation will be based on a 600-point scoring system, with pricing and sample quality being primary considerations.

The contract includes a 5% preference for certified minority business enterprises under Wisconsin Statutes and will be available for use by UW-System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities, with optional participation from UW-Waukesha and UW-Washington County. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing on Exhibit B, reflecting all-inclusive costs with no additional fees, and agree to net 30 payment terms with delivery within thirty days of order placement. The delivery terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, with the seller bearing risk of loss until merchandise arrives at UWM. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the initial order quantity is set at 300 fetal pigs, with vendors required to provide tiered volume pricing for orders of 50-100, 100-200, and 200-300 pigs. Proposers must submit physical samples of pigs with proposed packaging, with each sample requiring a separate cost sheet clearly identified by response and sample number. The ultimate goal is to select a responsive and responsible proposer who can consistently meet the precise biological specimen requirements for educational dissection purposes.