Measurements Lab Equipment for STEM program

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Purchasing Office has issued Request for Bid #GBTO 6792 for measurements lab equipment to support a STEM program. The procurement seeks four specific line items of laboratory equipment: a materials testing system with 20 kN load capacity (Item A), compression plates fixture (Item B), a pressure measurement apparatus (Item C), and a flow measurement apparatus (Item D). GUNT Hamburg is provided as the example manufacturer, but bidders are permitted to propose alternate items with equivalent specifications. The bid requires sealed submissions to the University's Purchasing Office located at 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a strict deadline of October 11, 2019, at 2:00 PM CDT. Bid openings will be public, and submitted bids must remain valid for sixty days from the opening date. Delivery is requested at the earliest possible date via FOB Destination to Central Receiving at the University campus, with delivery costs to be included in the equipment bid price. The University will award contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each individual line item.

The procurement allows for minority business enterprise and disabled veteran-owned business preferences through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, potentially offering a 5% preference to qualifying vendors. Bidders must provide equipment with a minimum two-year manufacturer's warranty and are required to detail specific warranty periods and specifications. Materials must be manufactured in the United States or contain majority U.S. component parts when substantially equal factors exist. The State of Wisconsin qualifies for governmental and educational discounts, which must be reflected in unit pricing. While no specific budget range is indicated, the bid emphasizes that the University does not guarantee purchase of any specific quantity or dollar amount. Standard procurement terms and conditions apply, including nondiscrimination requirements, insurance specifications, and compliance with Wisconsin statutes. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the laboratory equipment specifications.