Northeastern Illinois University
Bid #r32741
Invitation for Bid:
A Metabolic/Pulmonary Function Cart
Awarded to:
Vendor: SensorMedics Corporation
Amount:
$54,596
Terms: One-time transaction
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Bidders:
2
Comments:
The low bid of $39,950 was not accepted as the submitted unit is reconditioned, does not meet total specifications, and all maintenance service would be outsourced, making the warranty and related support problematic. The low bidder is not the original equipment owner.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published
Thursday November 21, 2002
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until
2:00 PM,
Wednesday December 11, 2002:
Purchasing Department
Building C, 4th Floor
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago,
IL
60625-4699
for a metabolic/pulmonary function cart.
The preferred equipment is a single, freestanding unit that is capable of (1) complete pulmonary function analyses including enhanced spirometry, advanced lung volume determinations, lung diffusing capacity determination, and gas distribution determination; (2) respiratory mechanics testing; and (3) metabolic/cardiopulmonary exercise testing measurements.
See bid package for the complete equipment and performance specifications.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid/RFP documents.
Bidding documents may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all bid proposals.
(Submitted by David Jonaitis, State Purchasing Officer.)
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