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University of Minnesota Solicits Commercial Cardiovascular Fitness Equipment and Installation for St. Paul Gym

The University of Minnesota is seeking proposals to supply, deliver, and install fourteen (14) pieces of commercial-grade cardiovascular fitness equipment for the St. Paul Gym. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota Purchasing Services - University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell), Office for Student Affairs - Equipment Requested: - 4 Ellipticals - 4 Cross-Trainers/Hybrids (elliptical-stepper hybrids) - 3 Upright Bikes - 3 Recumbent Bikes - All equipment must be commercial-grade, self-powered, and meet detailed technical specifications (e.g., powder-coated steel frame, minimum user weight capacity, independent technology/entertainment functions) - Trade-In and Removal: - Removal and trade-in credit for 14 existing units: 5 Precor Ellipticals, 3 Cybex Arc Trainers, 3 Life Fitness Recumbent Bikes, 3 Life Fitness Upright Bikes - Services Required: - Extraction and installation of new equipment - Comprehensive on-site training for maintenance and fitness staff - Warranty and service support (15-year structural frame, 10-year belt, 1-year labor, 6-months upholstery/hardware) - Local service provider within 30 miles and 48-hour on-site response guarantee - Notable Requirements: - All equipment within a category must be from the same product line - Strict product line consistency, robust warranty/service commitments, and detailed training curricula - Future purchase unit price guarantee for 24 months after contract execution - OEMs Highlighted: - Precor, Cybex, Life Fitness (for trade-in/removal) - New equipment OEMs are open to responder proposals; must meet all technical and service requirements

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the University of Minnesota Purchasing Services seeks a qualified responder to furnish, deliver, and install fourteen pieces of various cardiovascular fitness equipment at the St. Paul Gym. The equipment includes ellipticals, cross-trainers, upright bikes, and recumbent bikes. The project also requires trade-in credit and removal of the current fourteen pieces of equipment. The scope includes coordination of delivery, installation, training for maintenance and fitness staff, and warranty support.

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