Norfolk Opengov #RFQ 11348-0-2027/JF

Portable veterinary endoscopy system for the Virginia Zoo

The City of Norfolk is seeking a complete portable veterinary endoscopy system for the Virginia Zoo, including scopes and support services for use across a broad range of animal species and sizes. - Government buyer: City of Norfolk, Office of the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Virginia Zoo. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named. The supplier must provide manufacturer-issued documentation showing that the proposed equipment meets the specifications. - Core equipment: One portable endoscopy system with processor and HD display, compatible HD camera and LED light source, image and video capture, internal storage and export, and support for future compatible scopes. - Three flexible videoscopes: one at least 65 cm long, up to 3 mm in diameter, with a 1.2 mm channel; one at least 130 cm long, up to 8 mm in diameter, with a 2.8 mm channel; and one at least 320 cm long, 12–13 mm in diameter, with a 2.8 mm channel. - One small-diameter rigid rod-lens scope system for avian, reptile, and small-mammal procedures, plus sheath options and a regulated insufflation accessory. - One in-clinic equipment cart, sterilization trays for rigid scopes and camera heads/cables, and one padded, shock-resistant transport case. - Services and support: Delivery to the Virginia Zoo veterinary hospital, installation and functional testing, initial staff training, and additional training for new staff during the warranty period. - Minimum one-year warranty covering the processor, light source, rigid and flexible scopes, and camera components, including parts, labor, and service calls. On-site response is required within 24–48 hours, with phone or video troubleshooting within two hours. - Optional items: Biopsy and grasping instruments, additional sterilization or storage trays, extended warranty coverage for up to four years, and a laparoscopic surgery system must be priced separately.

Description

The City of Norfolk, on behalf of the Virginia Zoo, is requesting quotes for the purchase of one complete endoscopy system for rigid and flexible procedures across a range of animal sizes. The procurement includes delivery, installation, training, and warranty support, as well as the system’s processor and display, endoscopes, cart, and transport case. The system must meet the solicitation’s technical specifications, and bidders must provide manufacturer-issued documentation certifying compliance. Quotes are requested as a fixed price, with optional accessories and features quoted separately.

View original listing