MANITOBA REFERENCE NUMBER: MB-MBPB-03S-00042
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Procurement and Supply Chain
DATE ISSUED: 11/12/2023
ISSUED BY: GoM PSC
TELEPHONE: 204 945-6361
The Government of Manitoba (Manitoba) is requesting bid submissions for
the supply & delivery of Laboratory Refrigerator for Agriculture
Department for a one-time purchase.
NOTE:
For INFORMATION or item clarification, if required<(>,<)>
CONTACT: Gurjeet Kharay
Email: bids@gov.mb.ca (Enquiry only)
F.O.B Destination, Freight Prepaid to:
Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
545 University Crescent
Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6
Please contact the individual noted above if additional information or
clarification is required on the following items.
Delivery in ___ working days or ____weeks from receipt of the order.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
This RFQ is subject to the Manitoba General Terms and Conditions:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/central/psc/pubs/form/MB_terms_conditions.pdf
The purchase order to be issued to the top ranked Vendor(s) is subject
to the Manitoba Purchase Order Terms and Conditions: https://www.gov.mb.
ca/central/psc/pubs/form/Manitoba_PO_Terms_Conditions.pdf
SUBMISSION TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The Bid MUST be signed by a representative of the Bidder with the
authority to bind the Bidder. The name and title of the representative
signing the Bid should also be printed below their signature.
Vendor's e-mail address: (if available) ____________________
Quantity clarification: quantity listed contains 2 or 3 decimals.
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ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION DELIVERY
NO. DATE
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ITEM 10 25/03/2024
1.00 Each GSIN: N6600MATERIAL: 99181030
INDUSTRIAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED BELOW:
Laboratory Refrigerator
The proposed unit will be 49 Cu.ft. Refrigerator, will be equipped with
the following:
# 2 sliding glass doors
# Laboratory grade, high performance for sample protection, and
sustainability of reagents at 2° to 8 °C, 5 °C set point.
# Digital microprocessor controller, setpoint, security and alarms
(Power failure, battery backup)
# Remote alarm contacts
# easy to clean and adjustable epoxy coated full and half shelves
# whisper quiet operation, sound level of 52 dBA
# Low heat output
# Bright, LED interior lighting
# Audible/visual alarms
# SNAP Compliant, green natural refrigerants
# Energy Star certified
# Capacity: 49.0 cu.ft.
# Temperature Range: 2° to 8 °C
# Casters for easy movement
# Electrical: 115V, 60Hz, 16A
# NEMA 5-15 plug
# Exterior Dimensions must be less then H 81" x W 54" x D 34.5". Easily
fit through doorway clearance width of 34.5"
# CSA approved
# Warranty: Two year parts and labor and 3 year compressor parts.
# Delivery to final destination in laboratory. If crating is too large,
uncrating at time of delivery will be required (we have an exterior
dock) prior to building entry.
# Installation.
# Optional High Accuracy External Digital Refrigerator thermometer with
buffered probe, traceable, quoted as a separate line item.
# Optional Additional shelving, quoted as a separate line item
Based on above requirement Unit should be Equivalent or Better
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QUOTATION EVALUATION:
Generally, the lowest overall price of an acceptable item(s) in
accordance with the terms & conditions of the RFQ will be awarded the
order.
Quotations will also be evaluated based on suitability of unit offered
compared to the end user#s needs, product specifications, delivery,
warranty, price, quality of the bidder's performance in past awards and
any other terms & conditions indicated on this RFQ.
Failure to provide adequate information to evaluate the item offered may
be cause for rejection of your quote by the Manitoba Government
(Manitoba). Suitability selection to be at Manitoba's sole discretion.
QUALITY / ACCEPTABILITY
All products supplied are subject to inspection prior to acceptance.
Manitoba reserves the right to reject any products, after final
inspection that does not meet the specification requested.
PRODUCT OFFERED:
The product offered must meet the requirements and expectations for its
intended use.
If it is your intention to offer an item, which does not meet all the
specs/description as outlined, then you must indicate all intended
deviations or changes on the return quote.
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name__________
Brand Name______________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidders catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
NOTE: If any of the above items/features are accessories that are to be
included and installed prior to delivery. It is the supplier's
responsibility to test all systems to ensure they are functioning
properly prior to delivery.
DELIVERY:
Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
545 University Crescent
Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6
(Unit prices include all necessary charges e.g., freight, insurance,
handling etc.)
If any charges are not included, please explain in detail any/all
charges that will be extra to the unit prices quoted and that will be
charged on the invoice.
PRODUCTS/BRANDS:
Brand names, where indicated, are shown for reference purposes only and
are not intended as endorsement of a particular product.
AUTHORIZED VENDOR:
Manitoba reserves the right, prior to any contract award, to secure
evidence to Manitoba's satisfaction that any bidder is the manufacturer,
or an authorized distributor, dealer or retailer of the goods offered
and is authorized to sell these goods in Manitoba, Canada and upon
request will provide Manitoba with written evidence thereof.
WARRANTY:
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY:
State warranty of units offered (as applicable to Manitoba's use).
(Manitoba's use would usually be considered commercial application not
consumer)
Product _________ months OR _______ years
Labor _________ months OR _______ years
Parts _________ months OR _______ years
Please note: During the period of the warranty offered, all labor,
transportation, parts, surcharges including shipping and brokerage will
be included. The Province of Manitoba "will not" pay additional charges
while the item(s) offered are under the above stated warranty.
Potential costs associated with the location of warranty service might
be used in the evaluation of this quote.
If the warranty offered is the Vendor's warranty in combination with or
in place of the Manufacturer's warranty then a complete explanation must
be provided.
WARRANTY SERVICE/LOCATION:
Is warranty service provided on site at our premises?
Yes___ or No____
If no, indicate the location the unit must be sent to for manufacturer's
certified and/or approved warranty service.
Company name_______________________
Location (city & province) ______________
Do you have a toll free phone number for warranty service?
Yes______ or No______
IF YES PLEASE PROVIDE: ________________________
AFTER WARRANTY SERVICE:
Is after warranty service provider the same as above?
Yes ___ or No_____
If No, please advice
Company name_______________________
Location (city & province) ______________
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADDRESS:
Due to our computerized accounts payable system please advise if your
invoice address (accounts receivable) is the same as the address for
orders / quotes shown above
YES ____ or NO ______
If NO provide complete details i.e. box #, street address, city,
province, postal code, etc. _________________
MANITOBA'S RETAIL SALES TAX LICENSE:
Are you licensed by Manitoba Finance to collect and remit?
Manitoba's Retail Sales Tax
YES_____ or NO_____
If NO disregard the following paragraph.
MANITOBA'S RETAIL SALES TAX
Is the product(s) offered subject to Manitoba's Retail Sales Tax?
YES____ or NO _____
If the quote consists of both taxable (T) and non-taxable (NT) items
please indicate T or NT opposite each item offered.
PAYMENT TERMS:
Manitoba will consider Early Payment Terms. Manitoba's standard payment
term is net thirty (30) days.
The Bidder shall specify their standard invoice term:
_____________________________
Is there any applicable discounts for early payment?
Yes _____ No _____ Initial __________
If yes, please specify:
_____________________________________________________
Does your early payment clause appear on your invoice?
Yes _____ No _____ Initial __________
YOUR QUOTATION REFERENCE # (if applicable) _________.
Proposed Delivery Address:
Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
545 University Crescent
Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6
TENDERS TO BE RETURNED TO:
MERX Electronic Bid Submission www.MERX.com
