6888 RFP Benchtop NMR Spectrometer

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
RFP # 6888 Benchtop NMR Spectrometer PHONE: (734) 677-3603
RFP Due Date: August 6th, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. FAX: (734)-677-5414
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Request for Proposal # 6888
Benchtop NMR Spectrometer
RFP Release Date: July 30th, 2026.
Proposal Responses Due Date: August 6th, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.
Submit proposals electronically via email to:
Steven Hoekstra
Washtenaw Community College
pur@wccnet.edu

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
RFP # 6888 Benchtop NMR Spectrometer PHONE: (734) 677-3603
RFP Due Date: August 6th, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. FAX: (734)-677-5414
1.0 Proposal Invitation
Washtenaw Community College ("College" and/or "WCC") seeks proposals from vendors that can fulfill
the deliverables as outlined in this RFP. The major goal of this project is to supply a Benchtop NMR
Spectrometer for use in the College's Organic Chemistry courses, with a particular emphasis on analyzing
organic compounds as well as the 1H nucleus proton.
The purpose of this RFP is to assess the current availability of the selections outlined herein. The College,
at its sole discretion, may consider the closest comparable substitution for award. The selected supplier
will be able to provide all deliverables outlined in the RFP.
Response to this RFP confirms an understanding that this is not a contract or offer of business by the
College. This request for proposal in no manner obligates the College to the eventual purchase of any
products or services described, implied, or which may be proposed, until confirmed by written agreement,
and may be terminated by the College without penalty or obligation at any time prior to the signing of an
agreement, contract, or purchase order. In submitting a proposal, Supplier agrees that all materials
associated with, attached to, or referenced by the submitted proposal will become the property of the
College and may be incorporated into a subsequent contractual agreement between the successful
Supplier and the College.
The College is not liable in any manner or to any extent for any cost or expense incurred by the Supplier
in the preparation, submission, presentation, or any other action connected with proposing or otherwise
responding to this RFP. Such exemption from liability applies whether such costs are incurred directly by
the Supplier or indirectly through the Supplier's agents, employees, assigns, or others, whether related or
not to the Supplier.
The College reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any irregularities. Proposals which
fail to comply fully with any provisions of this document may be considered invalid and may not receive
consideration. The College also reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions of a contract with the
chosen Supplier. The College reserves the right to award a contract based on any combination of the
specifications described herein.
The awarded Supplier's proposal response shall be subject to, and governed by the College's Terms and
Conditions for Product Purchase and Installation, located at
https://www.wccnet.edu/about/purchasing/purchasing-terms-products.php, as a condition of award,
and are hereby incorporated herein as a substantive part of the solicitation documents. In the event
there is any conflict or inconsistency between the Terms & Conditions referenced in the RFP documents
and those included in a Supplier's Proposal response, Supplier's quote, or listed on the Supplier's
website, the Terms & Conditions of the RFB documents shall govern. Proposal submissions must include
all exceptions to the College's terms and conditions of purchase. A purchase order signed by an
authorized agent of the College is required to constitute acceptance of Proposal offer and offer terms
and conditions of service. This RFP and any subsequently offered contracts will be governed by the laws
of the State of Michigan. Any and all applicable valid executive orders, Federal, State or local laws,
ordinances or rules or regulations shall apply to any contract if and when offered and are deemed
incorporated herein.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
RFP # 6888 Benchtop NMR Spectrometer PHONE: (734) 677-3603
RFP Due Date: August 6th, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. FAX: (734)-677-5414
As a public institution, the College is subject to the terms and conditions of the Freedom of Information
Act. As required by law, any information submitted in response to this request for proposal could become
public information. Suppliers responding to this proposal are cautioned not to include any proprietary
information as part of their proposal unless such proprietary information is carefully identified in writing
as such and accepted by the College as proprietary. Any documents submitted may be reviewed and
evaluated by any person at the discretion of the College, including non-allied and independent Suppliers
retained by the College now or in the future.
The College is looking to take possession of the unit on or before February 15th, 2027.
Preference will be given to the suppliers who can meet the specifications provided or closest substitutes
as determined by the College. Award of a contract will be based on the proposal whose offering best
meets the needs of the College. Criteria for award of a contract include, but are not limited to: features &
options, certification of unit's data measurement & accuracy, compatibility with College's existing
infrastructure and software, ability to provide required equipment, price, and deliverable timeline. The
College reserves the right to request follow-up information such as questions, presentations, and demos
prior to contract award.
2.0 Planned RFP Schedule
RFP Timeline:
RFP Issued: July 30th, 2026.
Submission of Written Questions from Prospective Bidders: Friday, July 31st, 2026, by 2:00pm EDT.
College will post Responses to Written Questions: August 3rd, 2026, by 2:00pm EDT.
RFP Due Date: August 6th, 2026, by 2:00pm EDT.
3.0 Specifications/Requirements
1. The proposed Benchtop NMR Spectrometer system shall be new, unused, and of current production,
with no refurbished, reconditioned, or discontinued components.
2. Vendor shall specify the manufacturer, model name, and complete system configuration.
3. The proposal shall include all items required for full operational use, including but not limited to:
Benchtop NMR spectrometer unit
Sample tubes (glassware)
Required tubing, power cables, communication cables, accessories, and power supplies
All required hardware, software, and software modules/licenses
Installation and commissioning
On-site user training
Warranty and technical support
Calibration standards and/or test samples
4. Please indicate the date when the unit and all components will be available for final delivery to WCC's
Campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
5. At its sole discretion, the College reserves the right to make an award based on any individual
specification or a combination of the desired specifications outlined below.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
RFP # 6888 Benchtop NMR Spectrometer PHONE: (734) 677-3603
RFP Due Date: August 6th, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. FAX: (734)-677-5414
Requirements/Specifications:
1. Proposals shall demonstrate that the unit is suitable for analysis of nucleus proton (1H) and
organic compounds within chemistry courses at the College.
2. Operating Frequency, Spectral Resolution, Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Limit of Detection
(LOD) specifications shall be adequate to accomplish the goals as outlined in this RFP. Such
measurements shall be specified in all proposals. Minimum operating frequency is 60 MHz.
Minimum spectral resolution is 0.5Hz.
3. Successful proposals shall specify included features that prioritize ease of operation, ease of
maintenance, and cost-efficiency in accomplishing the primary goals of this RFP, including, but not
limited to:
a. Permanent magnet configuration.
b. Spectrometer unit weight of 75lbs or lower.
c. Remote diagnostics and software updates.
d. Documentation of the recommended preventive maintenance schedule and estimated
annual maintenance requirements.
e. Any automated system diagnostics or performance monitoring capabilities.
f. Warranty coverage and available technical support.
g. Perpetually licensed operating software, suitable for Windows systems on a college-
provided PC.
h. Proposed unit is suitable for 10-15 years of regular use within chemistry classroom
settings.
4. Complete installation within WCC's LA Building, with included on-site training available for
College team within one month of equipment install/delivery.
Qty/Unit: 1/ea
Shipping point: FOB WCC, Pre-paid
Delivery: The complete system must be delivered, installed, and fully operational at
Washtenaw Community College's Campus in Ann Arbor, MI on or before
February 15th, 2027.
Final acceptance shall be contingent upon successful, functional testing,
demonstrating that the system meets all required specifications listed above.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
RFP # 6888 Benchtop NMR Spectrometer PHONE: (734) 677-3603
RFP Due Date: August 6th, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. FAX: (734)-677-5414
4.0 RFP Requirements - General
The following requirements must be met when responding to this RFP. Dealer quote will be sufficient
provided:
License fees, maintenance fees, delivery & destination fees, additional professional service fees,
consultation fees, full installation fees, all hardware, software, and training costs required to
meet the primary objectives as stated in this RFP have been included.
A copy of the signed Signature Page is included
*Washtenaw Community College holds a tax-exempt status and shall not be charged any Federal or
State taxes where allowed. Tax-exempt documentation shall be presented when required.
5.0 Submission Directions
A. Proposals following the guidelines outlined in this document are due on or before August
6th, 2026.
Submit proposals electronically via email to:
Steven Hoekstra
Washtenaw Community College
pur@wccnet.edu
RFP # 6888 Benchtop NMR Spectrometer
Proposals submitted by methods other than those specified above will NOT be accepted.
B. Submit one (1) official distributor quote and one (1) signed copy of the Signature Page in a single
PDF format. Faxed and mailed replies are not acceptable and will be rejected. It is the responsibility
of the vendor to ensure that proposals are received at the location stated above, on or before the
due date and time. The college's normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDST. The vendor
assumes all responsibility for delivery to the location given above regardless of the method of
shipment and delivery used and the time received to the specified location on campus.
C. Questions must be addressed to Steven Hoekstra, Purchasing Agent, and sent to pur@wccnet.edu.
The deadline to submit questions is August 31st, 2026, 2:00pm EDT. All questions received by the
deadline date will be posted with answers on the WCC Purchasing website
https://www.wccnet.edu/about/purchasing/bids-rfp.php on or before August 3rd, 2026, 2:00pm
EDT.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
RFP # 6888 Benchtop NMR Spectrometer PHONE: (734) 677-3603
RFP Due Date: August 6th, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. FAX: (734)-677-5414
SIGNATURE PAGE
This page must be signed and submitted with the proposal.
By virtue of submittal of a proposal, Vendor acknowledges:
* That all of the requirements of this RFP have been read and understood.
* That Vendor is presently not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, nor
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.
* Any responses, materials, correspondence, or documents provided to WCC are subject to the State of
Michigan Freedom of Information Act and may be released to third parties in compliance with the Act.
* By signing below the Vendor warrants that the information submitted is complete and factual.
* The individual signing below has authority to enter into this on behalf of Vendor.
Supplier agrees that in the event there is any conflict between the Terms & Conditions referenced in this
RFP and those included or referenced in any response to this RFP, the Terms & Conditions referenced
herein shall prevail.
The bidder warrants that it has not been found in default or breach of any purchase order or contract in
the previous 12 months
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The Vendor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, local and College laws, rules and regulations in
providing goods and services under this agreement.