RFQ-1000930
Anaerobic Workstation for Department of Animal Science
Issue Date: 1/24/2024
Questions Deadline: 2/2/2024 12:00 AM (CT)
Response Deadline: 2/7/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: John Michel
Address: Procurement Services
1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1004
Phone: (515) 294-5320
Email: jmichel@iastate.edu
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Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1000930
Title:
Anaerobic Workstation for Department of Animal Science
Type:
Request for Quote (Public)
Issue Date:
1/24/2024
Question Deadline: 2/2/2024 12:00 AM (CT)
Response Deadline: 2/7/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from
qualified vendors to provide an Anaerobic Workstation system on behalf of the
Department of Animal Science.
Suppliers should read all materials carefully and note the due date of Wednesday,
February 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM CT.
All questions must be submitted by using the "QUESTIONS" tab related to this bid
opportunity.
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
Download
Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU Federal Grant Terms.pdf
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Review the federal grant terms carefully.
ISU Equipment Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the equipment terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section
Insurance Language - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020.pdf
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Insurance Requirements - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020
Requested Attachments
Anaerobic Workstation
(Attachment required)
Attach itemized quotation for Complete System to include equipment, accessories, and freight that meets all
specifications listed under the Attributes tab.
Additional Documents
Use this for any additional literature, quotes for additional costs, etc.
Certificate of Insurance
(Attachment required)
This will be needed if your company will assist in the installation & training on equipment included in bid.
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Bid Attributes
1 Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to:
Ability to meet required specifications
Total cost for Iowa State University
Exceptions taken to RFP Terms and conditions
Ease of use/visual appeal
Quality of references and/or past experience
Data Analytics offered
Availability of support
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Intended Purpose or Application
The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University seeks an anaerobic workstation to handle and incubate
anaerobic bacteria. The workstation should have sufficient space for handling larger experiments and and to bring
in larger supplies or some equipment into the workstation.
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Technical Specifications
Any specifications stated are only listed to establish a basis for the minimum performance characteristics of systems
offered in response to this request for proposal. The use of these specifications is not intended to restrict
competition. ISU reserves the right to accept systems with minor variances to the specifications listed, provided that
in the opinion of ISU, the product offering is suitable to ISU as research grade analytical equipment, when compared
to compliant offers received.
Respond to each section on how your offer meets/does not meet each specification.
4 Delivery Date No Later Than April 2024
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
5 Supplier Comments
Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
6 Incubator / Temperature Control (up to 40 degrees C)
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
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7 Supplier Comments
Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
8 Large size, sufficient space to incubate at least 300 petri plates and tubes or flasks
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
9 Supplier Comments
Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 One or more access ports to allow moving larger samples and supplies in and out of the chamber
0
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Supplier Comments
1 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Dehumidifier
2
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Supplier Comments
3 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Two gas access lines
4
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
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1 Supplier Comments
5 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements above
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Warranty with option to extend or service agreement after warranty expiration
6
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Supplier Comments
7 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements
above.
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
1 Anaerobic conditions monitoring system/gas leak detector
8
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Supplier Comments
9 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements above
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
2 Circulation system with HEPA filtration
0
Read and Understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Supplier Comments
1 Provide details on how Supplier meets/exceeds or provide alternate specifications related to the requirements above
(Required: Maximum 200 characters allowed)
2 Acceptance of Federal Terms and Conditions
2 Contractor has reviewed and can comply with the required Federal Terms and Conditions.
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 Exceptions to General Terms and Conditions
3 Do you have any exceptions to the General Terms and Conditions (under Attachments tab)? If YES, please list
exceptions below.
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
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