Optical Coherence Tomography System - Community College District No. 502

College of DuPage, Community College District No. 502 (Glen Ellyn, Illinois) is requesting bids for one Optical Coherence Tomography system with retinal camera capabilities for the Ophthalmic Technician Program, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. A pre-bid conference via Zoom is scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, and written questions are due August 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. The solicitation carries an aspirational Business Enterprise Program participation goal of 30% for minorities, women, or persons with disabilities-owned businesses; vendors must submit a Utilization Plan demonstrating either achievement or good faith efforts.

The system will be installed in Health and Sciences Center, HSC 1313, for instructional, clinical, and ophthalmic technician training. Required capabilities include high-resolution retinal imaging, OCT scanning of the macula and optic nerve head, automated scan acquisition, glaucoma analysis, and color fundus photography. The bid must include delivery, installation, system setup, training, and all costs to place the system into full operational service.

The contract includes a minimum one-year extended warranty and five-year standard support term with phone and email support, technical troubleshooting, remote and on-site support, preventive maintenance, calibration services, software and firmware updates, and applications support. All pricing must be firm F.O.B. Destination to College of DuPage. Payment terms require undisputed invoices within sixty days via ACH transfer; the college is exempt from Federal, State, and Municipal taxes. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, Illinois Human Rights Act, Drug Free Workplace Act, equal employment opportunity regulations, and maintain Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 / $2,000,000) and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 / $2,000,000) insurance. Bid deposit and performance or payment bonds are not required. Target board approval is October 15, 2026.