Time-gateable intensified complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) camera (UW-MAD)[20-0037]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a time-gateable intensified complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) camera through a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by its Purchasing Services Department for the Department of Chemistry. The procurement is specifically for one unit of a specialized camera, with written questions due by October 30, 2019, and final bids due on November 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience providing CMOS camera items or services and be either an original manufacturer or an authorized distributor with service and repair capabilities. The University reserves the right to require oral presentations, product demonstrations, and vendor site visits to validate submitted information. Evaluation criteria include the lowest extended net total price judged to be in the University's best interest, with bids required to remain firm for sixty days from the bid opening date. The acceptance and testing period will occur within fifteen days after delivery, with a warranty period beginning after successful acceptance testing. All delivery charges, freight, insurance, and installation manuals must be included in the bid price on an FOB Destination basis.

The procurement includes supplier diversity goals that encourage awarding at least 5% of the contract value to certified Wisconsin minority business enterprises and 1% to disabled veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must provide three client references from comparable institutions within the past three years. The University qualifies for governmental and educational discounts, which must be reflected in unit pricing. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days following acceptance of goods and services. While no specific funding source is identified, the bid documents indicate that pricing should be submitted as a net unit price and extended net total in US dollars. Contractors will bear the risk of loss during delivery, and all pricing must include comprehensive delivery and installation components. The procurement appears to be focused on obtaining a highly specialized scientific imaging device for the Department of Chemistry, with strict requirements for vendor qualifications and performance capabilities.