Hand held battery operated home spirometers (UW-MAD) [20-0004]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for approximately 800 hand-held battery-operated home spirometers for the Precision Interventions for Severe and/or Exacerbation Prone Asthma (PrecISE) Network research study. These medical devices must demonstrate proven compatibility with the Propeller software platform and will be distributed to over 40 research sites nationwide. Bidders must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or manufacturer-authorized dealers with at least three years of experience providing spirometer products and services. The procurement requires detailed pricing submission, including unit list prices, net unit prices, and extended net totals in U.S. dollars, with bids evaluated on the lowest extended net total basis. Key deadlines include written questions due by July 12, 2019, and final bids due by July 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. The University reserves the right to request oral presentations and product demonstrations, and all delivery will be FOB Destination with the contractor responsible for delivery charges, risk of loss, and freight costs.

While no specific set-asides are mandated, state policy encourages awarding at least 5 percent of contract value to certified minority businesses and 1 percent to certified disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract will include the manufacturer's standard warranty, unlimited call-back maintenance service during normal business hours, and optional training on equipment setup and operation. Pricing is subject to a 90-day firm period from the bid opening date, and the estimated quantities are for bidding purposes only, with no guarantee of specific purchase volume. Bidders must demonstrate service and repair capabilities, and the University qualifies for governmental and educational discounts that should be reflected in unit pricing. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but given the procurement of 800 spirometers for a multi-site research network, the potential award could represent a significant investment in medical research equipment and technology.