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Open (issued)
18610 Addendum 1
Jun 25, 2026 08:00 PM
Jun 12, 2026 08:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Tiara Phillips
+13194671233
52242 East Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The University of Iowa is seeking proposals for a brand-new, all-in-one fluorescence microscope. The proposed microscope should be suitable for advanced imaging of C. elegans, teeth, live cells, and tissues, and include capabilities for brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescence imaging. Key features desired include mechanisms to minimize environmental vibrations, electronic controls for operation, and the ability to capture and analyze videos at high frame rates (95fps or higher). The system should support multi-fluorescence imaging with electronic selection of at least seven fluorescent filters, automated imagetiling, and quantification of regions of interest. It must be compatible with a Windows 11 computer and include features for sample navigation and batch processing. The research team also prefers the microscope to have unlimited image analyzer software downloads, support OME-TIFF/TIF image formats, and be expandable for future research needs. The supplier must provide the equipment, software, and support from a single designated source, including on-site training and preventative maintenance. A minimum two-year warranty on all parts and labor is desired, with the warranty period commencing after installation and successful demonstration of compliance with bid specifications.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
fluorescence microscopescientific imaging equipmentlaboratory instruments
Specifications
Supply
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Errors and Omissions / Professional Services Liability/ Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
Informational
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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