RFP 735-2026-4429 LM10 Microfluidics Processor

Midwestern State University is soliciting proposals for the procurement of one new LM10 Microfluidizer Processor with a nominal flow rate of up to 600 ml/min. The scope of work requires the equipment to be new, prohibiting any used or remanufactured substitutions. Mandatory deliverables include manufacturer-certified on-site installation and training, as well as the provision of parts and labor warranty information. Additionally, respondents must provide optional pricing for maintenance and service agreement plans for one, three, and five-year durations. The award will be determined based on the Best Value Standard per Texas Government Code. The anticipated contract term runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with the university retaining the option for four individual one-year renewals. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the university warehouse in Wichita Falls, Texas. Payment terms are net thirty days, with electronic invoicing required. Proposers must submit their responses by September 15, 2026, and include three current customer references and a signed respondent affidavit. Depending on the total response value, bid deposits, payment bonds, and performance bonds may be required for amounts exceeding 25,000 dollars and 100,000 dollars, respectively. Compliance with Texas state laws regarding child support, foreign adversaries, and COVID-19 vaccination documentation is mandatory for eligibility.