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Courier Services for Ocular Tissue Distribution

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Agency: University of Iowa
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
Opps ID: NBD18081549601173539
Posted Date: Dec 29, 2023
Due Date:
Solicitation No: 18057

Bid Information

Type Request for Proposal - Sealed
Status Awarded
Number 18057 (Courier Services for Ocular Tissue Distribution)
Issue Date & Time 3/23/2023 01:45:01 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time 4/17/2023 03:00:00 PM (CT)
Duration 25 days 1 hour 14 minutes 58 seconds
Notes 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.
Contact Information
Name Joshua Hannan
Address 202 PCO
Iowa City, IA 52242-2500
Phone 319 (384) 3342
Fax 319 (335) 2443
Email joshua-hannan@uiowa.edu
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UI_Standard_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf University of Iowa standard terms and conditions 263 KB
Delivery_Schedule.pdf Delivery_Schedule 97 KB
frequency.pdf The documents for questions #7 and #9 are in the attachments tab. 143 KB
Bid Questions
Question 8. Can updated data be provided on the frequency of pickups with the specific delivery locations?
Answer

Please see historical data on FY21 & FY22 cornea shipments tabs included in this excel sheet.

Submitted 4/3/2023 03:13:22 PM (CT)
Question 7. Is it 1 package per trip that is being delivered?
Answer yes
Submitted 4/3/2023 03:13:05 PM (CT)
Question 6. Is the weight per package +/- 15lbs?
Answer yes
Submitted 4/3/2023 03:12:43 PM (CT)
Question 5. Will all materials be prepackaged as per USDOT/OSHA regulations?
Answer

Yes. Corneal tissue and blood specimen are prepackaged in a foam container with wet ice to preserve quality of the corneal tissue.


The packaging is based on EBAA standard and regulations.

Submitted 4/3/2023 03:12:27 PM (CT)
Question 4. Are items being picked up at the various surgeon’s offices and delivered back to the eye bank, or will pick up also or only be required from the eye bank going out to the listed surgeons’ offices?
Answer from the eye bank going out to the listed surgeons’ offices
Submitted 4/3/2023 03:11:58 PM (CT)
Question 3. If service can be provided to certain locations, can pricing be added on the delivery schedule page or should pricing be noted elsewhere?
Answer For this bid, supplier will provide pricing on the line items tab. Once the bid is awarded, we expect the awarded supplier to be able to provide service to a variety of locations
Submitted 4/3/2023 03:11:12 PM (CT)
Question 2. In order to submit a bid, does the offeror need to provide service and pricing for all locations listed or can certain locations be offered and quoted?
Answer For this bid, supplier will provide pricing on the line items tab. Once the bid is awarded, we expect the awarded supplier to be able to provide service to a variety of locations
Submitted 4/3/2023 03:10:38 PM (CT)
Question 1. “The Supplier is expected to have access to air as well as land transportation. Please describe the supplier’s ability to meet the expectation to have access to air as well as ground transportation to meet this service request.”: If the supplier cannot/does not ship via air, would this preclude them from bidding on locations that may be serviced by land transportation?
Answer Providing transportation by both land and air is strongly recommended. Supplier has the right to do what ever they want
Submitted 4/3/2023 03:10:08 PM (CT)
Question Can the University of Iowa please tell us the current contract number or if this is a new contract?
Answer #23732
Submitted 3/26/2023 08:43:35 AM (CT)
Question Can the University of Iowa please tell us who the incumbent is for this contract?
Answer MNX Global Logistics
Submitted 3/26/2023 08:43:17 AM (CT)
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