Large Capacity Steam Sterilizer (Autoclave)

Iowa State University is soliciting bids for a large-capacity, facility-connected steam sterilizer (autoclave) to support undergraduate microbiology teaching laboratories in Science I Hall. The unit will be used daily for sterilization of biohazardous waste, decontamination of reusable laboratory equipment and glassware, and preparation of sterile microbiological media for instructional activities. All services related to removing the existing unit as well as providing and installing the new equipment should be included in offers.

The requested large-capacity, facility-connected steam sterilizer (autoclave) will be used to support undergraduate microbiology teaching laboratories in Science I Hall on the Iowa State University campus. [...] All offers must include all services related to delivering, installing and training for the new unit. It is strongly desired that offers also include services to remove and dispose of the current unit.

Required Technical/Functional Specifications

• Chamber dimensions approximately 24" W × 36" H × 48" D, or equivalent chamber capacity sufficient to accommodate large-volume biohazardous waste loads and other intended processing applications.
• Single-door configuration
• Steam sterilization cycles suitable for biohazardous waste, laboratory media preparation, laboratory supplies and glassware, and liquids processing
• Programmable electronic controls with an intuitive operator interface.
• Ability to store multiple sterilization cycles
• Ability to provide cycle documentation and data-recording capabilities, including the ability to retain, retrieve, and export cycle information.
• Password-protected user access
• Vacuum-assisted sterilization capability
• Compatibility with building steam utilities
• ASME pressure vessel certification
• UL/cUL listed
• Stainless steel chamber construction
• Emergency stop function
• Installation, startup, operational verification, and end-user training included
• Minimum one-year manufacturer warranty

The awarded supplier will be expected to coordinate with Iowa State University Facilities Planning and Management regarding utility connections and installation requirements.

Site Information

Delivery Location: Science Hall, 2237 Osborn Dr., Ames, IA. Current Unit in Place: Amsco Eagle Series Model 2031- steam unit works, the door unit is inoperable over 50 years old. Suppliers should include any special rigging, moving, or handling requirements necessary to safely remove the existing unit and install the replacement equipment.

Evaluation criteria

The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to:

• Ability to meet required functional and physical specifications
• Ability to meet desired specifications and/or options
• Total cost to ISU
• Available warranty and service support
• Installation, startup, and training services provided
• Ability to remove and dispose of the current unit.
• Proposed delivery and installation schedule

It is desired for the installation and training be completed before March 2027.

Required attachments

• *Technical literature* (**required**)
• *Itemized quotation* (**required**)
• *Warranty* (**required**)

Contractor may not withdraw its Proposal for a period of ninety calendar days after the time designated for receipt of proposals unless the Proposal contains an obvious and documented error for which it would be a manifest injustice to require Contractor to perform pursuant to such terms.

Suppliers must direct all questions and comments in reference to this RFP/RFQ to the University Representative using the QUESTIONS tab via this e-procurement system.