NEW, USED (PREFERRED), OR REFURBISHED AGILENT GC & LCMS

06 September 2023 NEW, USED (PREFERRED), OR REFURBISHED AGILENT GC & LCMS NEW, USED (PREFERRED), OR REFURBISHED AGILENT GC & LCMS 06 September 2023 Open 9/6/2023 12:00 AM CDT Type Invitation to Bid Close 9/20/2023 3:00 PM CDT Number AG-RSCH-ITB-6315 Currency US Dollar 06 September 2023 Contacts Morgan Helpert MORGAN.HELPERT@AG.TAMU.EDU Phone +1 979-314-5839 06 September 2023 Commodity Codes None Added 06 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 2023 mailto:MORGAN.HELPERT@AG.TAMU.EDU INTRODUCTION: Texas A&M AgriLife Research is requesting bids for a Used Agilent 6890N GC FID System & a Used Thermo TSQ Quantum Ultra Triple Quad LC/MS with Agilent 1100 HPLC Front End. Bidders shall offer a unit price response for each line item in this bid. Please read the terms and

conditions carefully. If you would like additional information concerning our purchasing procedures, please contact: Morgan Helpert Buyer I Phone: 979-314-5839 Email: morgan.helpert@ag.tamu.edu IMPORTANT DATES: Questions Deadline: Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. (central time) Bid Closing/Bid Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. (central time) BID OPENING INFORMATION: Bids will be opened at the date and time specified. Bidders and/or their representative may attend the bid opening if desired. The bid opening will be held at 578 John Kimbrough Blvd., Room #415, College Station, Texas 77843. Paid visitor parking is located in the first row of Lot 97. After the bids have been evaluated, the vendor receiving a bid award from this solicitation will be issued a purchase order. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to comply with all Agency terms and conditions. These supersede any other terms and conditions issued by the bidder. GOVERNING LAW: Any contract resulting from this bid solicitation shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Texas. PAYMENT TERMS: Net 30 days upon successful installation and acceptance by the Agency or receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later. SHIPPING TERMS: F.O.B. Destination DELIVERY: Any bid submitted should include estimated delivery time for the item(s) being offered. WARRANTY: Any bid submitted should include complete warranty information for the item(s) being offered. INSURANCE: The awarded vendor must provide a copy of their current certificate of insurance, showing the Agency as an additional insured (see exact wording necessary in bold in the Insurance Requirements attachment), before service can be performed. See attached insurance requirements for complete details. SPECIFICATIONS: These specifications are being advertised under TX Government Code Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2155, Section 2155.067. Only bids on items conforming exactly to these specifications will be considered in determining an award. "Conforming exactly to these specifications" includes bidding only the brand name(s), make(s) and model number(s) specified in this invitation for bid. USED, REFURBISHED, RECONDITIONED, AND DEMONSTRATION EQUIPMENT: The Agency requires a written statement from the company guaranteeing the quality and condition of all used/refurbished/reconditioned/demonstration equipment. Please include any applicable warranty information, including length and coverage. The Agency may choose to inspect the equipment prior to an award being made in order to verify that the equipment is in acceptable condition. Whether equipment is in acceptable condition is at the sole discretion of the Agency. AWARD BASED ON BEST VALUE: Texas A&M AgriLife Research reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities, to accept the offer considered most advantageous and award the bid based on best value criteria. In determining what is the best value to the Agency, the Agency shall consider any or all of the following:  Purchase price  The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services.  The quality of the vendor's goods or services.  The extent to which the goods or services meet the agency's needs.  The vendor’s past relationship with the Agency.  The total long-term cost to the Agency in acquiring the vendor’s good or services.  The length and coverage of the vendor's warranty.  The delivery time.  Any other relevant factor that a private business entity might consider in selecting a vendor. Description Required to View Event Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid There are no Prerequisites added to this event. 06 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 2023 Buyer Attachments 1. Insurance Requirements 2. 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Group 2: Used, Refurbished, Reconditioned, and Demonstration Equipment Instructions: 2.1 Are you bidding used, refurbished, reconditioned, or demonstration equipment? 2.2 Please provide a statement describing/guaranteeing the quality and condition of all used/refurbished/reconditioned/demonstration equipment. (Note: The Agency may choose to inspect the equipment prior to an award being made in order to verify that the equipment is in acceptable condition. Whether equipment is in acceptable condition is at the sole discretion of the Agency.) Group 3: Export Control Instructions: 3.1 Are any of the items included in this Invitation For Bid export controlled? 3.2 If applicable, provide the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or Category (EAR or ITAR) for the items being offered. Group 4: Insurance Instructions: 4.1 Did you submit a current certificate of insurance showing the Agency as an additional insured as outlined in the Insurance Requirements attachment? Please note that not carrying the required insurance for the duration of any resulting agreement could lead to cancellation of the agreement by the Agency. 4.2 If not, then Bidder affirms that, prior to award, a copy of their current certificate of insurance will be provided, showing the Agency as an additional insured, in order for service to be performed. Group 5: Terms & Conditions Instructions: 5.1 Does the bidder agree that the Agency's terms and conditions shall govern any resulting purchase order? By agreeing, bidder understands that any terms and conditions attached to the bidder's bid response will be considered withdrawn. 5.2 If not, please upload a redlined copy of the Agency's bid terms and conditions for review. 5.3 Does section 1.12 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply? 5.4 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu. 5.5 Does section 3 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply? 5.6 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu. 5.7 Does section 6.7 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions regarding compliance with Texas Government Code section 669.003 apply? 5.8 Please provide the name of the former executive. 5.9 Please provide the name of the state agency. 5.10 Please provide the date of separation from the state agency. 5.11 Please provide the position with bidder. 5.12 Please provide the date of employment with the bidder. 06 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 2023 Product Line Items Product Line Items 1. # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery P1 NEW, USED (PREFERRED), OR REFURBISHED GAS CHROMATOGRAPH WITH AUTOSAMPLER 1 EA - Each 41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 $5k, 8422 NEW, USED (PREFERRED), OR REFURBISHED GAS CHROMATOGRAPH WITH AUTOSAMPLER, AGILENT 689 GC FID SYSTEM. INCLUDES AGILENT 6890N GC FID, 1 INLET, 7683 AUTOINJECTOR AND TRAY (100 VAILS) COMPUTER WITH DATA SYSTEM, WINDOWS 10 CABLES AD CONNECTORS P2 NEW, USED (PREFERRED), OR REFURBISHED LCMS WITH MASS SPECTROMETER 1 EA - Each 41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 $5k, 8422 NEW, USED (PREFERRED), OR REFURBISHED LCMS HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH WITH MASS SPECTROMETER. THERMO TSQ QUANTUM ULTRA TRIPLE QUAD LC/MS WITH AGILENT, 100 HPLC FRONT END. INCLUDES THERMO TSQ, QUANTUM ULTRA TRIPLE QUAD, AGILENT1100 P3 ONSITE INSTALLATION 1 EA - Each 99900294 - Other Contracted Services - no specific comm code available | 5670 ONSITE INSTALLATION FOR BOTH PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INCLUDES: SYSTEM SET UP, FAMILIARIZATION. P4 SHIPPING AND HANDLING 1 EA - Each SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES, F.O.B. DESTINATION P5 EXTENDED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY 1 YR - Year EXTENDED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FOR BOTH PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. 06 September 202306 September 202306 September 202306 September 2023 Service Line Items Service Line Items There are no Items added to this event. 06 September 202306 September 202306 September 2023