Heavy Duty Mobile Laboratory Casework, Associated Items and Services

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking proposals for Heavy Duty Mobile Laboratory Casework and Associated Items through a competitive solicitation (RFP FAC-00817-RFP) for its Facilities Planning Design and Construction Department. The procurement encompasses comprehensive modular laboratory casework systems, including support structures, table frames, countertops, shelves, mobile and suspended cabinets, framing channels, and electrical distribution strips. Vendors must provide single-source responsibility, meaning all casework system components must be manufactured by a single manufacturer or authorized dealer, with heavy-duty frame construction capable of supporting over one ton. Key deliverables include modular and flexible design allowing future expansions, comprehensive accessories like adjustable keyboard trays, task lighting, and horizontal electrical strips, along with design consultation services, delivery, installation, and maintenance support. The solicitation requires vendors to respond to service requests within 24 hours and provide operational training. The proposal is due by July 17, 2025, with project completion dates ranging between November 2025 and February 2028. Estimated project budgets vary from $65,000 to $6.4 million across multiple MD Anderson project locations.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Warranty coverage begins upon MD Anderson's final acceptance of the casework, with specific provisions for returns, cancellations, and potential restocking fees for standard and custom items. Pricing is structured across multiple quantity tiers, ranging from 1-24 units to 500+ units, with a maximum 3% pricing adjustment during contract renewal based on the Bureau of Labor Producer Price Index for Final Demand Services. The pricing schedule includes detailed line items for freight and installation, which must be quoted as a percentage of the sell price for each tier. The contract (MD Anderson Agreement No. 506-19-92048) allows for catalog, brand name, or manufacturer references, noting they are descriptive and not restrictive. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant opportunity for laboratory equipment and casework suppliers with advanced manufacturing capabilities and extensive medical facility experience.