Veterinary pharmaceutical & medical supplies (UW-MAD) [20-5617]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for Veterinary Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies through Request for Bid (RFB) 20-5617, targeting multiple university departments including the Veterinary School and Teaching Hospital, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Research Animal Resources Center, Primate Center, and Agricultural Research Stations. The procurement encompasses eight primary product categories: Diagnostic Supplies and Kits, IV Solutions and Sets, Medical Supplies, Orthopedic Supplies, Pharmaceutical Supplies, Preventables, Prescription Dietary Supplements, and Vaccines for animal health. Bidders must submit pricing as fixed percentage discounts from current price lists, with University-specific price lists required in searchable Excel format. Prospective contractors must have three years of experience providing veterinary pharmaceuticals or supplies and must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or authorized dealers. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2022, with potential automatic renewal for two additional one-year terms. Key deadlines include written questions due by July 11, 2019, and bids due by August 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, with all bid prices and terms remaining firm for sixty days from the bid opening date.

The University offers supplier diversity preferences for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman-Owned Business (WBE), and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB) certified firms, which may receive consideration if submitting qualified bids within 5 percent of the lowest bid. Contractors must maintain commercial general and automobile liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and name the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System as an additional insured. The University anticipates annual spending of approximately $1 million and intends to award contracts to multiple responsive and responsible bidders based on product mix and net pricing. The contract is subject to Wisconsin laws and federal regulations, including debarment certification requirements and restrictions on boycotts of the State of Israel. Bidders must provide a signed Request for Bid Form, Bidder Response Sheet, Itemized Bid List, Vendor Information Sheet, and Client Reference List. All communications regarding the RFB must be directed in writing to Janet Bresnahan at UW Purchasing, with direct contact with other University employees prohibited to avoid potential bid disqualification.