High Fidelity Cardiac Surgical Simulation System (UW-Mad) [18-0018]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services is soliciting bids for a High Fidelity Cardiac Surgical Simulation System to be used by the Department of Surgery's Simulation Center. The procurement is specifically for a comprehensive cardiac surgical simulation system designed to train cardiothoracic surgery residents and physician assistants by simulating complex open heart operation components and sequences. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing that includes the complete simulation system, orientation and training, preventative maintenance during the warranty period, and necessary consumables for ongoing equipment operation. The bid was issued on October 25, 2017, with written questions due by October 30, 2017, and final bids due by November 6, 2017, at 2:00 PM CST. The University reserves the right to request oral presentations, product demonstrations, and site visits to validate submitted information. Award will be determined based on the lowest extended net total for equipment and consumables that best meets the University's interests, with bid prices and terms remaining firm for sixty days from the bid opening date.

The contract opportunity encourages participation from Wisconsin-certified minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, and disabled veteran-owned businesses, with a goal of awarding at least 5% of the contract value to such enterprises. Contractors must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or dealer-authorized resellers with demonstrated service and repair capabilities, and are required to provide a minimum of three business references from comparable-sized institutions. The procurement allows for optional service contracts beyond the initial warranty period, and the University qualifies for governmental and educational discounts that must be reflected in unit pricing. Payment terms are net 30 days following equipment acceptance and verification of specification compliance. All delivery will be FOB Destination, with the contractor responsible for shipping charges and loss risk. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the complexity of the high-fidelity cardiac surgical simulation system suggests a significant procurement investment for advanced medical training technology.