Large-Capacity Steam Sterilizer and Installation

Iowa State University is seeking a large-capacity steam sterilizer for its microbiology teaching laboratories, including delivery, installation, startup, training, and removal of the existing unit.

Iowa State University


General
Open (issued)
RFQ-1001537
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 07:44 PM
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
msgruhn@iastate.edu
2221 Wanda Daley Drive, Ames, IA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

Iowa State University seeks a large-capacity, facility-connected steam sterilizer (autoclave) for undergraduate microbiology teaching laboratories. The requested equipment must support sterilization of biohazardous waste, laboratory media, supplies and glassware, and liquids; include programmable controls, cycle documentation and data export, vacuum-assisted sterilization, and meet the listed pressure-vessel and electrical safety certifications. A minimum one-year manufacturer warranty is required. The offer must include delivery, installation, startup, operational verification, and end-user training. Removal and disposal of the existing autoclave is strongly desired. Vendors must provide technical literature, an itemized quotation, warranty information, and responses to the specified technical, software/connectivity, installation, support, delivery, and shipping questions. Three outside references for similar products or services are requested; failure to provide them may result in the offer being deemed non-compliant. The solicitation also requests a five-year extended warranty as an optional priced item.

Classification Codes
NAICS333994Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing
PSCN066Installation of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Smart Codes
steam sterilizerslaboratory autoclavessterilizer installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Nov 5, 2026-Issue Date
Nov 17, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Excess/Umbrella Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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