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It appears the focus on this RFP is for airway/anesthesia, though some assets listed have wider range of clinical use. Can it be confirmed the ‘estimated annual usage’ is reflective of airway/anesthesia; and the intended scope of the bid is focused on this clinical need?
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Usage is based on reprocessing, so it is for all areas of the hospital. Any resultant contract that arises from this bid will be utilized for any area of UIHC that has a desire for disposable options.
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5/19/2022 01:29:08 PM (CT)
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Are you looking or a system that is compatible with scopes from different specialties to include cystoscope,
ureteroscopes, etc?
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Currently the Urology, GI, Children’s hospital, and OR departments utilize reusable cystoscopes, ureteroscopes, and others. As such, we would be willing to look at options that have compatibility with these scopes, but it is not a required specification.
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5/18/2022 03:22:46 PM (CT)
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Are you looking for a system that includes a video stylet?
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We would be interested in looking at such a system, but it is not a required specification.
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5/18/2022 03:22:36 PM (CT)
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Are you looking for a monitor that allows both picture-in-picture and split screen modes allowing for the use of 2 devices at once?
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Yes, that is optimal but not a requirement.
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5/18/2022 03:22:28 PM (CT)
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Are you looking for an all-in-one system that allows you to combine reusable and single-use scope in the same platform?
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The University is particularly interested in seeing what single-use systems are available, but we are willing to look at all options available.
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5/18/2022 03:22:18 PM (CT)
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Will this RFP include the Children’s Hospital?
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Yes
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5/18/2022 03:22:04 PM (CT)
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Which sizes of disposable flexible scopes are you looking to acquire?
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The University would like pricing on 5.8mm, 5.0mm, 3.8 mm (or similar sizes/specifications available from your company) plus pediatric sizes.
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5/18/2022 03:21:26 PM (CT)
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For capital equipment do you want vendors to include full service extended warranties as well as automatic repair or replacement of damaged equipment?
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The University would like to see full service extended warranties available on the equipment, with a preference on a simple annual charge for the service.
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5/18/2022 03:21:14 PM (CT)
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Regarding the capital acquisition, would you prefer a lease payment option over multiple years? If so, what
is your preferred time frame?
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The University is interested in all available options for capital equipment including (though not limited to) leasing as well as outright purchase. Of particular interest is a placement agreement based on maintaining an agreed-upon level of disposable purchases in return for capital being placed free of charge. If your company is offering a lease
agreement, it is the University’s preference for the lease payments to stretch over the life of the contract (5 years), with a non-obsolescence clause allowing for replacement of outdated equipment. For outright purchase, it is our preference for the capital expenditure to be folded into the cost of disposables, though we are open to other options as well.
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5/18/2022 03:21:04 PM (CT)
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Are you looking to move away from standardization to multiple vendors?
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Standardization is optimal but depending on the bid responses and the input from the committee, an award to multiple vendors able to meet our needs will also be considered.
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5/18/2022 03:20:52 PM (CT)
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