Pressure volume loop system for human studies(UW-MAD)[20-0059]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, located in Dane County and specifically in Madison City, is soliciting bids for a Pressure Volume Loop System for Human Studies through a Request for Bid (RFB) issued on December 26, 2019. The procurement is for a comprehensive medical research system designed to study pressure and volume hemodynamics in human subjects, particularly those suspected of having high pressure in their heart and lungs. The required system must include five 7-French pressure-volume loop conductance catheters with 12 electrodes, pressure and volume cables, a trolley cart, analysis software, two dedicated laptops with pre-installed software, and all necessary accessories. Key deliverables include on-site installation, Clinical Applications Specialist training, operating manuals, and a standard manufacturer's warranty. The bid timeline requires written questions to be submitted by January 6, 2020, with final bids due on January 13, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Bidders must submit one hard copy and one flash drive copy via mail, hand delivery, or email, with the University reserving the right to request oral presentations, product demonstrations, or vendor site visits prior to award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest extended net total bid judged to be in the best interest of the University.

The University offers potential advantages for certain business classifications, including the possibility of award to certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB) firms if their qualified bids are not more than 5 percent higher than the apparent low bid. Contractors must maintain $1 million in commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance, provide a certificate of insurance naming the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System as an additional insured, and comply with Wisconsin nondiscrimination and affirmative action requirements. The contract will be governed by Wisconsin law, with jurisdiction in Dane County, and contractors must adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders are required to submit detailed pricing on an Itemized Bid List, including unit list prices, unit net prices, and extended net totals for all system components, installation, training, and shipping charges. The University emphasizes that it does not guarantee the purchase of any specific quantity or dollar amount, and pricing must remain firm for sixty days from the bid opening date. Governmental and educational discounts are expected to be reflected in the unit prices, and all prices must be submitted FOB Destination Installed, with delivery and installation charges borne by the contractor.