RFQ-1000915
CHNSO Elemental Analyzer for Bioeconomy Institute
Issue Date: 12/22/2023
Questions Deadline: 1/9/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 1/12/2024 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-1000915
Title:
CHNSO Elemental Analyzer for Bioeconomy Institute
Type:
Request for Quote (Public)
Issue Date:
12/22/2023
Question Deadline: 1/9/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 1/12/2024 04:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from
qualified vendors to provide an Ultimate Analysis CHNSO Elemental
Analyzer system on behalf of the Bioeconomy Institute.
Suppliers should read all materials carefully and note the due date of Friday, January
12, 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 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
Ultimate Analysis CHNSO Elemental Analyzer
(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
Quality of references and/or past experience
Ease of use/visual appeal
Data Analytics offered
Availability of support
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Intended Purpose or Application
The Bioeconomy Institute at Iowa State University seeks an Ultimate Analysis CHNSO Elemental analyzer to be used
to determine Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur and Oxygen in plastic, biomass, char, and bio-oil according to
recognized ASTM methods.
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 Must be capable of measuring CHNS simultaneously in biomass, plastics, and model compounds from
thermochemical processes
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 Must be capable to handling 120 samples in an automated sampler
Read and Understood
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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 Instrument needs to have an elemental detection limit to <50ppm
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 Must be compatible with Windows® based software and compatible with existing vario MicroCube
0 software
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 Installation, Training, and Technical Support Available
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 Warranty with option to extend or service agreement after warranty expiration
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 Exceptions to General Terms and Conditions
6 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)
1 Exception to General Terms and Conditions - 1
7 Include page number, section and reason for exception.
Note: Exceptions taken to the RFP/RFQ documents may cause the Proposal to be rejected at the sole discretion of
University. Any terms to which Contractor does not take exception shall be binding and any subsequent objections
to those terms shall have no effect.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Exception to General Terms and Conditions - 2
8 Include page number, section and reason for exception.
Note: Exceptions taken to the RFP/RFQ documents may cause the Proposal to be rejected at the sole discretion of
University. Any terms to which Contractor does not take exception shall be binding and any subsequent objections
to those terms shall have no effect.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Exception to General Terms and Conditions - 3
9 Include page number, section and reason for exception.
Note: Exceptions taken to the RFP/RFQ documents may cause the Proposal to be rejected at the sole discretion of
University. Any terms to which Contractor does not take exception shall be binding and any subsequent objections
to those terms shall have no effect.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
2 Exceptions to Scope of Work/Specifications
0 Do you have any exceptions to the Scope of Work/Specifications? If YES, please list exceptions below.
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
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