Industrial Laboratory Equipment

Country:

Canada

Notice/Contract Number:

can:mb-mbpb-03t-00202

Publication Date:

Aug 29, 2008

Deadline:

Sept 13, 2008

Buyer:

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Procurement Services Branch

Original Language:

English

Address:

Canada

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Industrial Laboratory Equipment

ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Procurement Services Branch

DATE ISSUED: 28/08/2008
ISSUED BY: Chuck Bright
TELEPHONE: 204 945-6353

NOTE:

For INFORMATION or item clarification, if required, CONTACT:
Debbie Symington - phone (204) 945-8838 (or) fax

Please contact the individual noted above if additional information
or clarification is required on the following items.

Bidder to indicate if you are able to meet the requested
delivery date of October 1, 2008 yes ____ OR no ____

If NO, then indicate a realistic delivery as follows:

Delivery in ___ working days or ____weeks from receipt of the order

Associated Components
The Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be ordered/purchased
from MERX to be considered.
To obtain the official RFQ document please follow the link
at the top of this page. Associated Components: Preview / Order

General Terms & Conditions

Bidders must login to MERX to access the General Terms &
Conditions which apply to this RFQ in addition to those shown below

After login follow these links:
Government Resources-Manitoba Terms & Conditions-Request for Quotations

If you have faxed your quote to PSB and wish to confirm that all pages
have been received please call our general inquiry line (204) 945-6361

Vendor#s e-mail address: (if available) ____________________

Quantity clarification: quantity listed contains 2 or 3 decimals

_________________________________________________________________________
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION DELIVERY
NO. DATE

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ITEM 10 01/10/2008
1.00 Each GSIN: N6600MATERIAL: 99181030
INDUSTRIAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED BELOW:
VCP MILLENNIUM CASSETTE PRINTER:

- Keyboard access
- adaptable for computer interface
- bar code friendly
- X-Keys stick
- Bar code scanner
- Able to handle most cassettes
- 2 lines of text available
- Large or small print
- Second keypad for quick entry of numbers
- Special characters available
- Keyboard protector
- Printer cleaning kit
- Printer ribbon
- Plastic dust cover
Please indicate:
Brand name and product # of item offered is exactly as requested above:
YES _______ or NO ______

If NO please advise information on the product offered as follows:

Manufacturers Name__________

Brand Name______________

Product / Style Number ________

Bidder#s catalogue/reference number ( if applicable) ___________

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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 be evaluated based on suitability of unit offered
compared to the end users needs, product specifications, price,
delivery, quality of the bidder's performance in past awards
and any other terms & conditions indicated on this RFQ.
Suitability evaluation to be at Manitoba#s sole discretion
Failure to provide adequate information to evaluate the item offered
may be cause for rejection of your quote by the Manitoba Government
(Manitoba)

ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS
Bidders to quote on products exactly as specified above, if possible.

Supplier catalogue numbers, if shown, are for reference.

Bidders wishing to quote an alternative brand/product should, if
possible, have the alternative approved by the using department prior
to submitting your quote.

If additional information is required and/or for approval of alternative
products please call the INFORMATION CONTACT at the phone
number indicated above.

If an alternative product is offered, product description (including
illustrated literature if available) and manufacturers name and product
number as well as your product reference number (if applicable) to
be shown for each item offered

Any alternative product offered which has not been recently evaluated
and approved might not be accepted for this quote.

Have the alternative items you offered been evaluated and approved
by the end user? YES___ or NO _____

If YES , indicate approved by whom:

(name)_____________________

(date) _______________

PRODUCT OFFERED
The product offered must meet the requirements and expectations for
it#s 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.

Bidders must be prepared to provide ( IF REQUESTED):
a) references of current users of model offered
b) a demo unit to the department for a reasonable time,
for evaluation,

QUALITY / ACCEPTABILITY
Any product supplied must be new, unused, first quality.
Demo units will not be accepted.
All goods delivered are subject to inspection prior to delivery
acceptance. Signing of any delivery slip should not be construed as
acceptance of the product delivered. Manitoba reserves the right to
reject any product, after final inspection that does not meet the
specification or product description requested.
Manitoba reserves the right to reject any product supplied which, upon
inspection or use, is deemed by the using department to be
unacceptable for their intended use.
Products to be supplied as specified on the contract/purchase order.
Any substitutes shipped without prior written approval will be rejected
at time of delivery or held at shipper#s risk pending return
instructions
Products rejected by the using department will be returned to the
Vendor for full credit or replacement product at no cost to Manitoba
or the contract may be cancelled.

GOVERNING LAWS
Manitoba requires its suppliers to adhere to provincial labour laws
and, where businesses use sources outside of Canada, Manitoba
expects suppliers to comply with local labour laws in the country of
manufacture

TERMINATION:
Manitoba may immediately terminate this purchase order, in writing,
in part or in total, for any of the following reasons:
a)the goods or services provided by the Vendor are not according to
the purchase order or are otherwise unsatisfactory; or
b)the Vendor has failed to meet or will be unable to meet the delivery
date indicated on the purchase order; or
c)the Vendor has failed to comply with one or more of the terms or
conditions of the purchase order; or
d)the Vendor fails to secure, maintain or renew any required license or
permit for the Vendor's business; or
e)the Vendor engages in any activities, trade practices or employment
practices which, in Manitoba#s opinion, are prejudicial to the interests
of Manitoba, or a department or agency thereof.
Manitoba reserves the right to cancel any item in part or in total,
prior to delivery of the goods or services, due to program changes,
funding changes, etc.

SERVICE CONTRACT
Bidders to also provide complete details and pricing of any required or
recommended service contract for unit offered
Complete details to be attached to RFQ submission but not included in
the above price.

MANUFACTURER#S WARRANTY:
State warranty of units offered as applicable to Manitoba#s use
which would usually be considered commercial not consumer.

Parts _________ months OR _______ years

Labor _________ months OR _______ years

Potential costs associated with the location of warranty service
might be used in the evaluation of this tender

If the warranty offered is the Vendor#s warranty in combination with
or in place of the Manufacturer#s warranty then a complete
explanation to 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)______________

Are there any costs to Manitoba for repairs during the warranty period?
Yes___ or No____
If yes: please explain....

Do you have a toll free phone number for warranty service
Yes______ or No______

If a unit must be returned to your facility for warranty service,
who pays the delivery cost
- to your facility_______
- the return to our facility__________

AFTER WARRANTY SERVICE:
Is after warranty service provider the same as above?
Yes ___ or No_____
If No please advise
Company name_______________________

Location (city & province)______________

F.O.B. DESTINATION: Winnipeg, MB.
(unit prices quoted include all necessary charges such as 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.

PUBLICITY, MEDIA AND OFFICIAL ENQUIRIES:
Neither the bidder nor its suppliers/vendors, employees or consultants
shall make any public statement relating to the existence or performance
of the purchase order/contract without the prior written consent of the
Province of Manitoba, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
The provision of this condition shall apply during the extension of a
purchase order/contract and indefinitely after its expiry or
termination.

VENDOR INFORMATION:

RIGHT TO REISSUE RFQ
Manitoba reserves the right to cancel and/or reissue the RFQ where,
in Manitoba's sole opinion, none of the quotes submitted in response
to the RFQ warrant acceptance or where it would be in the best
interests of Manitoba to do so. Costs incurred in the preparation,
presentation and submission of a quote shall be borne entirely by the
Bidder. Manitoba shall not reimburse any bidders for any costs if the
RFQ is cancelled or reissued.

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.

CANADIAN FUNDS
Manitoba prefers to receive quotations in Canadian funds.
If the pricing offered is quoted in a currency other than Canadian
then the currency is to be clearly identified on the quote document.

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.

YOUR QUOTATION REFERENCE # ( if applicable) _________

Proposed Delivery Address:

Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives
Livestock Knowledge Centre
Veterinary Diagnostic Services, Post Mortem
545 University Cres.
Winnipeg, MB
R3T 5S6
Contact: Debbie Symington
204-945-8838 ph

TENDERS TO BE RETURNED TO:

Procurement Services Branch
Manitoba Infrastructure and
Transportation
2nd Flr - 270 Osborne St. N.
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3C 1V7
or) Fax quote to (204) 945-1455

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