Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001537

Iowa State University purchase and installation of one large-capacity steam sterilizer

Iowa State University is seeking one large-capacity steam sterilizer for its undergraduate microbiology teaching laboratories in Science I Hall, Ames, Iowa. - Buyer: Iowa State University, Board of Regents, State of Iowa; Procurement Services Department. - Equipment: One new, facility-connected, single-door autoclave. No manufacturer or model is specified for the new unit; brand-name-or-equal products are acceptable. - Target chamber size is approximately 24 in. wide x 36 in. high x 48 in. deep, or equivalent capacity. - Must support sterilizing biohazardous waste, media, laboratory supplies and glassware, and liquids; include vacuum-assisted cycles, programmable controls, multiple stored cycles, cycle records with retention and export, password-protected access, and an emergency stop. - Must have a stainless-steel chamber, work with building steam utilities, meet ASME pressure-vessel certification requirements, be UL/cUL listed, and include at least a one-year manufacturer warranty. - OEM/vendor named: Amsco, identified as the brand of the existing Eagle Series Model 2031 autoclave to be removed. No OEM is specified for the new sterilizer. - Included services: Delivery, installation, startup, operational verification, utility coordination, and end-user training. Removal and disposal of the existing unit is strongly desired. - Site considerations: The route includes a 36-inch room entrance, limited maneuvering space, an elevated loading dock, and an adjacent elevator shaft. Suppliers should account for required lifting, rigging, moving, and handling. - Optional items to price: Five-year extended warranty; 316L stainless-steel chamber; water and energy conservation features; USB/electronic cycle-data export; thermal printer; additional programmable-cycle capacity; and expanded service or preventive maintenance. - Insurance exhibit: High-risk equipment repair, installation, and maintenance services are subject to specified commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation, and employer’s liability coverage, including additional-insured requirements for the university and associated entities. - No contract duration or fixed period of performance is specified. This is a one-time equipment purchase and installation; no annual subscription or option years are stated.

Description

Iowa State University is soliciting quotes for a large-capacity, facility-connected steam sterilizer (autoclave) for undergraduate microbiology teaching laboratories in Science I Hall. The equipment will support sterilization of biohazardous waste, decontamination of reusable laboratory equipment and glassware, and preparation of sterile microbiological media. Offers should include the new equipment, delivery, installation, startup, operational verification, and end-user training; suppliers are also asked to include services to remove and dispose of the existing unit. Required specifications include vacuum-assisted sterilization, programmable controls, cycle data capabilities, ASME pressure vessel certification, UL/cUL listing, stainless steel chamber construction, and at least a one-year manufacturer warranty.

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