University of Illinois at Chicago
Invitation for Bid: Bottle/Cage Washer for Lab Animal Equipment
Awarded to:Vendor: Girton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Millville, PA
Amount: $49,996
Terms: One-time transaction
Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 5
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Addendum No.4 contains additional questions and answers submitted for clarification.
Addendum No.3 contains the questions and answers from the Pre-Bid Call-In Conference and questions submitted for clarification.
The bid opening date has been changed to May 9, 2013.
The Invitation for Bid due date has been changed from Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. to Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. (CST) at the same location as indicated in the original bid document.
First published Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Thursday May 9, 2013:
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL
60612-7203
The University will hold a Pre-Bid Conference call-in on April 10, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Central Standard Time). Representatives of the University will be present to answer any questions regarding the equipment requested or submittal procedures contained in the bid document. The call in number is +1(636)277-0130 and the Code to enter the conference is 223-937-378. The University will also hold an On-Site Visit at One Illini Drive, Peoria, IL 61605, in meeting Room A115 on April 10, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM to demonstrate the location where the equipment will be placed. The pre-bid conference and on-site visit are not mandatory. Prospective Bidders must respond to Liliana Gutierrez at (312) 413-2892 or email at Lgutie9@uillinois.edu on or before April 8, 2013 with firm’s name and number of attendees. A maximum of two representatives from each firm may attend.
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Gary Reis
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is a BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
