Size Exclusion Chromatography System with RI, UV, and MALS Detection 2024-UWMSN-00677-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a Size Exclusion Chromatography System with Refractive Index (RI), Ultraviolet (UV), and Multi Angle Light Scattering (MALS) detection capabilities. The procurement requires a sophisticated scientific instrument with specific technical specifications, including capabilities for low-angle, right-angle, and high-angle light scattering, with a sensitivity detection limit of 15 nanograms of polymer per injection. The system must include temperature-controlled RI reference cells, solvent pumps, a column oven operating up to 60 degrees Celsius, an autosampler with capacity for 96 or more vials, and comprehensive operating software with computer and monitor. Mandatory delivery and installation will occur at the Chemistry Building located at 1101 University Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. The bid solicitation (Event Number 2024-UWMSN-00677-RFB) requires online submission through the ShopUW+ portal by June 12, 2024, with all questions directed to Sue Paskey via email. Bidders must provide a one-year warranty from the date of installation and include all associated costs for delivery, installation, training, and setup in their proposal.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid is structured as a FOB Destination and Installed contract, with the contractor responsible for all delivery, installation, freight, insurance, and risk of loss costs. Onsite training is mandatory, and bidders must specify all utility and laboratory space requirements for system installation and operation. The University reserves the right to reject any bid requiring significant laboratory space modifications. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest this is a high-value scientific equipment procurement likely requiring sophisticated engineering and technical capabilities. Contact persons for delivery and installation coordination include Julian Cooper (jccooper5@wisc.edu) and Jeff Nielsen (jnielsen@chem.wisc.edu), who will be involved in the final implementation of the selected vendor's proposal.