| Agency: |
University of Iowa |
| Level of Government: |
State & Local |
| Category: |
- 43 - Pumps and Compressors
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| Opps ID: |
NBD18081322889818371 |
| Posted Date: |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| Due Date: |
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| Solicitation No: |
18021 Addendum 2 |
Bid Information
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Type
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Request for Proposal - Sealed
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Status
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Awarded
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Number
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18021 Addendum 2 (Double compressor cryostat)
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Issue Date & Time
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2/3/2023 03:00:01 PM (CT)
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Close Date & Time
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3/6/2023 03:00:00 PM (CT)
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Duration
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1 month 3 days
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Notes
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The University solicits proposals from qualified Suppliers to provide a Double compressor Cryostat for research. This instrument will be used to support projects in which biological tissues from animals and humans are sliced into thin sections and studied using various research techniques. The instrument will also support projects in which non-biological research materials (3D printed scaffolds, polymer blocks, etc.) may be sectioned and used in further research.
Please be aware that this is an extensive bid. All Suppliers are cautioned to allow ample time for the submittal of RFP responses well before the due date time requirement. Bids must be submitted via the eBid system.
Addendum 1: Question and close date has been updated. Please be sure to submit your questions and proposals before the updated due date. Answers to questions have been posted.
Addendum 2: Close date has been updated. Please submit your proposals before the updated due date.
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Contact Information
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Name
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Susana Montero
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Address
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202 PCO
Iowa City, IA 52242-2500 USA
IA 52242 USA
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Phone
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1 (319) 4670580
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Fax
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Email
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susana-montero@uiowa.edu
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Bid Questions
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Question
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• What is the Ship To address please?
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Answer
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180 S. Grand Ave
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Submitted
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2/21/2023 10:56:30 AM (CT)
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Question
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• Would you also provide the purchase timeframe?
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Answer
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The purchase will be made as soon as possible.
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Submitted
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2/21/2023 10:56:23 AM (CT)
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Question
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• Would you please provide the application and volume you will be putting through the instrument?
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Answer
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This will primarily be used for processing biological samples from animal and human studies – skin, nasal tissue, brain, cardiac tissues, etc. We anticipate that the instrument will be used multiple times a week.
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Submitted
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2/21/2023 10:56:06 AM (CT)
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Question
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• Have you used this instrument in the past? If so, which make/model?
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Answer
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Multiple individuals within the College of Pharmacy have used the cryostat in the Iowa Neuroscience Institute – I believe that is a Leica CM3050 S
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Submitted
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2/21/2023 10:55:56 AM (CT)
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Question
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• Is there anyone other than yourself you would like me to recognize as a decision maker?
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Answer
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An evaluation committee makes all awards, in this case, integrated by the Pharm Sci & Exper Therapy department.
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Submitted
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2/21/2023 10:55:32 AM (CT)
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Question
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• Is there a budget you are working with, and is there a number you don’t want to go over?
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Answer
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We request vendors submit their most competitive bid pricing.
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Submitted
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2/21/2023 10:55:19 AM (CT)
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