Large animal endoscope equipment and tower (UW-MAD) [19-0063]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Purchasing Services is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for a comprehensive Large Animal Endoscope Equipment and Tower for the School of Veterinary Medicine's Teaching Hospital. The procurement involves acquiring a complete endoscopy system that includes multiple specialized components such as HD light sources, insufflation and irrigation pumps, HD/LED monitors, four distinct video endoscopes ranging from 1-meter to 3-meter lengths, an equipment cart and tower, and various specialized instruments like biopsy forceps, grasping forceps, and stone retrieval baskets. The system is intended to enable diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures across multiple animal systems including gastrointestinal, reproductive, respiratory, and urinary functions. Sealed bids must be submitted by May 10, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. CDT to the Purchasing Services office in Madison, with written questions due by May 1, 2019. Award will be determined based on the lowest extended net total bid that best serves the University's interests, with the University reserving the right to require product demonstrations and on-site visits prior to final selection.

The University encourages participation from minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, and disabled veteran-owned businesses as subcontractors, with specific goals of 5% and 1% respectively. Bidders must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or dealers with at least three years of experience providing similar equipment and must submit a minimum of three client references from comparable institutions. Potential vendors must certify they are not debarred from federal contracts and are not engaged in boycotts of the State of Israel. The contract includes a minimum three-year warranty requirement, with on-site installation at the UW-Madison location and comprehensive training and start-up assistance. While no specific award value is listed, the contract will require providing all necessary cables, supplies, and operational items, with delivery and installation coordinated through a designated contact person. Vendors must also provide a minimum of two printed operating manuals and ensure electronic copies are available, with the expectation of seamless integration into existing systems.