MANITOBA REFERENCE NUMBER: MB-MBPB-03Y-00007
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Procurement and Supply Chain
DATE ISSUED: 06/05/2023
ISSUED BY: Darren Derksen
TELEPHONE: 204 794-3395
The Government of Manitoba (Manitoba) is requesting bid submissions for
the supply and delivery of lab supplies and fixtures on an "as and when"
requested basis, for a l-year term from June 10, 2023 to June 9, 2024,
with option to extend for 1 additional 1 year period.
NOTE:
For INFORMATION or item clarification, if required<(>,<)>
CONTACT: Darren Derksen at email darren.derksen@gov.mb.ca
The delivery date (if shown is actually the end of the contract)
F.O.B. DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID TO:
Agriculture
545 University Crescent
Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6
Attention: Rhonda Gregoire 204 945-7641
This procurement is subject to Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
SUBMISSION TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The Bid MUST be signed by a representative of the Bidder with the
authority to bind the Bidder. The name and title of the representative
signing the Bid should also be printed below their signature.
Vendor's e-mail address: (if available) ____________________
Quantity clarification: quantity listed contains 2 or 3 decimals.
_________________________________________________________________________
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION DELIVERY
NO. DATE
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ITEM 10 09/06/2024
3.000 Container GSIN: N6550MATERIAL: 40409
REAGENT, SCHIFF'S, FOR USE IN THE STANDARD PERIODIC ACID-SCHILL(PAS)
REACTION FOR NEUTRAL MUCOSUBSTANCES, GLYCOGEN, BASEMENT MEMBRANE AND
FUNGAL CELL WALLS,
SURGIPATH #03800
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 20 09/06/2024
3.000 Case GSIN: N6640MATERIAL: 44620
COVER, GLASS, FOR MICROSCOPE SLIDE, 24 X 40 PRECLEANED BORISILICATE
GLASS, #1 THINNESS (0.13-0.17MM), USED TO COVER PATHOLOGICAL SPECIMENS
ON MICROSCOPE SLIDES, 1 OZ. PER BOX, 10 BOXES PER CASE,
SURGIPATH #00140
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 30 09/06/2024
80.000 Case GSIN: N6640MATERIAL: 50030
COVER, GLASS, FOR MICROSCOPE SLIDE, 24 X 50 PRECLEANED BORISILICATE
GLASS, #1 THINNESS (0.13-0.17MM), USED TO COVER PATHOLOGICAL SPECIMENS
ON MICROSCOPE SLIDES, TO WORK WITH AN AUTOMATED COVERSLIPPER, 10 OZ PER
CASE,
SURGIPATH #0014 5ACS
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 40 09/06/2024
12.000 Pint US l GSIN: N6515MATERIAL: 70446
MEDIUM, MOUNTING, RAPID DRYING, XYLENE-BASED, SETS UP QUICKLY ALLOWING
SLIDE PREPARATION TO BE HANDLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER MOUNTING, ADDITION OF
ANTIOXIDANT TO INHIBIT STAIN FADING AND PREVENT FORMATION OF ANNUAL
RINGS, 1 PINT,
LEICA (MICROMOUNT) #3801731
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 50 09/06/2024
15.000 Case GSIN: N6640MATERIAL: 50029
SLIDE, X-TRA, MICROSCOPE, 25 MM X 75 MM X 1.0 MM THICK, SPECIALLY
PREPARED WITH PERMANENT POSITIVE CHARGED SURFACE WHICH HELPS BOND TISSUE
SECTIONS WITHOUT THE USE OF AN ADDITIONAL ADHESIVE, 2 BOXES/GROSS
SURGIPATH #00212
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 60 09/06/2024
14.000 Case GSIN: N6550MATERIAL: 51271
REAGENT, ALCOHOLIC EOSIN Y 515, WILL ENHANCE DIFFERENTIATION OF
CYTOPLASMIC COMPONENTS INTO THREE DISTINCT SHADES OF PINK TO RED, 4 X
500 ML BOTTLES PER CASE,
SURGIPATH #01616
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 70 09/06/2024
10.000 Case GSIN: N6550MATERIAL: 51274
REAGENT, HEMATOXYLIN 560, A PROPRIETARY PROGRESSIVE STAIN THAT PRODUCES
CRISP DELINEATED NUCLEAR DETAIL WITH CONSISTENT QUALITY RESULTS, 4 X 500
ML BOTTLES PER CASE,
SURGIPATH #01571
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 80 09/06/2024
8.00 Each GSIN: N6550MATERIAL: 51272
REAGENT, BLUE BUFFER 8, A CONCENTRATED BUFFERED BLUING REAGENT THAT
ENHANCES NUCLEAR DETAIL BY CONVERTING STAINED NECLEAR CHROMATIN FROM RED
VIOLET TO A CRISP PURPLE BLUE COLOR, MAINTAINS A PH OF 8 WHICH ASSURES
PROPER BLUING, 500 ML BOTTLE,
SURGIPATH #02915
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 90 09/06/2024
16.00 Each GSIN: N6550MATERIAL: 51273
REAGENT, DEFINE, PROVIDES FOR SHARP DEFINITION OF CYTOPLASMIC STAINS AND
INCREASES CELL TRANSPARENCY, WILL REMOVE NON-SPECIFIC STAINING FROM
MICROSCOPE SLIDES AND EFFECTIVELY REMOVE HEMATOXYLIN STAINING OF GROUND
SUBSTANCE AND MUCIN CAUSED BY OVER STAINING, 500 ML BOTTLE,
SURGIPATH #03590
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 100 09/06/2024
52.000 Case GSIN: N6550MATERIAL: 40412
MEDIA, PARAPLAST X-TRA TISSUE EMBEDDING, CLEAR PELLETS OF LOW MOLECULAR
WEIGHT POLYMERS AND HIGHLY PURIFIED PARAFFINS, ASTM MELTING POINT, 50º -
54º C, 1 KG PACKAGE, 8 PACKAGES PER CASE, SUPPLIES STRUCTURAL SUPPORT
FOR TISSUES IN THE PREPARATION OF PATHOLOGICAL SPECIMENS,
FISHER #23021401
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 110 09/06/2024
25.000 Case GSIN: N6640MATERIAL: 54624
SLIDE, MICROSCOPE, FROSTED ONE END ON BOTH SIDES, BEVELLED EDGES, 75 MM
X 26 MM, NO SUBSTITUTES, 40 GROSS PER CASE,
VWR (GOLDLINE) #CA 48323-185
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 120 09/06/2024
25.000 Case GSIN: N6640MATERIAL: 63697
SLIDE, MICROSCOPE, 25 X 75 MM, 0.1 MM THICKNESS, STRAIGHT EDGE, FROSTED
ON ONE END ON BOTH SIDES (DOUBLE FROSTED),
LEICA #3800380
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 130 09/06/2024
60.000 Bag GSIN: N6850MATERIAL: 58276
POWDER, D-FORMALIZER, CHEMICAL TREATMENT FOR NEUTRALIZING SPENT
FORMALIN, CLEAR SOLUTION, FREE OF SOLIDS AND ALDEHYDE ODOR, 1.5 LB (680
G) BAG, 10 BAGS PER CASE,
LEICA (SURGIPATH) #3800753
A) MINIMUM RELEASE QUANTITY: __________
B) LEAD TIME FOR MINIMUM RELEASE QUANTITY-NUMBER OF BUSINESS DAYS:____
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 140 09/06/2024
10.00 Each GSIN: N6530MATERIAL: 63723
DECALCIFIER, II, TISSUE, CONTAINS HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 3.8 LITRE BOTTLE, 4
PER CASE,
LEICA #3800461
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 150 09/06/2024
6.000 Pack GSIN: N6500MATERIAL: 64571
PAD, FOAM, BIOPSY, FOAM, 1 IN X 1.25 IN (30.2 MM X 25.4 MM X 2 MM H),
BLUE, 500 PER BAG,
LEICA #3801000
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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ITEM 160 09/06/2024
110.00 Each GSIN: N6550MATERIAL: 51214
REAGENT, FORMALIN, 10% V/V SOLUTION, NEUTRAL BUFFERED, STABILIZED WITH
METHANOL, SOLUTION FOR THE FIXATION OF TISSUES IN PREPARATION FOR
PROCESSING AND SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY EXAM, 20 LITRE
Please indicate:
Manufacturers Name________________
Brand Name______________________
Product / Style Number ________
Bidder's catalogue/reference number (if applicable) ___________
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NOTE: If any of the above items/features are accessories they are to be
included and installed prior to delivery. It is the suppliers
responsibility to test all systems to ensure they are functioning
properly prior to delivery.
This RFQ is subject to the Manitoba General Terms and Conditions:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/central/psc/pubs/form/MB_terms_conditions.pdf
The purchase order to be issued to the top ranked Vendor(s) is subject
to the Manitoba Purchase Order Terms and Conditions: https://www.gov.mb.
ca/central/psc/pubs/form/Manitoba_PO_Terms_Conditions.pdf
QUOTATION EVALUATION:
Generally the lowest overall price of an acceptable item in
accordance with the terms & conditions of the RFQ will be awarded
the order.
Quotations will be evaluated SEPERATELY, based on suitability of product
offered compared to the end users needs, description/specifications of
the
product offered, delivery, price, quality of the bidder's performance in
past awards and any other terms & conditions indicated on this RFQ
Failure to provide adequate information to evaluate the item offered
may be cause for rejection of your quote by Manitoba.
PRODUCT OFFERED:
The product offered must meet the requirements and expectations for
it's intended use
If it is your intention to offer an item, which does not meet all the
specs/description as outlined, then you must indicate all intended
deviations or changes on the return quote.
QUALITY / ACCEPTABILITY:
Any product supplied must be new, unused, first quality.
Demo units will not be accepted.
All goods delivered are subject to inspection prior to delivery
acceptance. Signing of any delivery slip should not be construed as
acceptance of the product delivered. Manitoba reserves the right to
reject any product, after final inspection that does not meet the
specification or product description requested.
Manitoba reserves the right to reject any product supplied
which, upon inspection or use, is deemed by the using department to be
unacceptable for their intended use.
Products to be supplied as specified on the contract/purchase order. Any
substitutes shipped without prior written approval will be rejected at
time of delivery or held at shipper's risk pending return instructions
Products rejected by the using department will be returned to the Vendor
for full credit or replacement product at no cost to Manitoba or the
contract may be cancelled.
(unit prices include all necessary charges e.g. freight, insurance,
handling etc.)
If any charges are not included please explain in detail any/all charges
that will be extra to the unit prices quoted and that will be charged on
the invoice.
INSPECTION:
Final inspection and acceptance or rejection of the goods will be made
promptly as practicable, but failure to inspect and accept or reject
goods promptly does not mean that the Manitoba Government has accepted
these goods. The Government of Manitoba reserves the right to inspect
the goods for up to 90 days after the date of delivery.
Partial acceptance of rejection of an order does not release the Bidder
from its responsibility to complete the order.
AUTHORIZED VENDOR:
Manitoba reserves the right, prior to any contract award, to secure
evidence to Manitoba's satisfaction that any bidder is the manufacturer
or an authorized distributor, dealer or retailer of the goods offered
and is authorized to sell these goods in Manitoba, Canada and upon
request will provide Manitoba with written evidence thereof.
WARRANTY:
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY:
State warranty of units offered (as applicable to Manitoba's use)
(Manitoba's use would usually be considered commercial application
not consumer)
Product _________ months OR _______ years
Labour _________ months OR _______ years
Please note: During the period of the warranty offered, all labour,
transportation, parts, surcharges including shipping and brokerage will
be included. The Province of Manitoba will not pay additional charges
while the item(s) offered are under the above stated warranty.
If the warranty offered is the Vendor's warranty in combination with or
in place of the Manufacturer's warranty then a complete
explanation must be provided.
WARRANTY SERVICE/LOCATION:
Potential costs associated with the location of warranty service
might be used in the evaluation of this quote
Is warranty service provided on site at our premises?
Yes___ or No____
If No<(>,<)>
Indicate the location the unit must be sent to for manufacturer's
certified and/or approved warranty service, closest to the point of
delivery, for this tender<(>,<)>
Company name_______________________
Location (city & province)______________
Do you have a toll free phone number for warranty service?
Yes______ or No______
IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE:________________________
NON-WARRANTY FOR PARTS AND SERVICE:
Please provide details as follows for the unit(s) offered
(For occasional non-warranty service and parts purchases)
Current labour rate for in-shop service $_________ per hour
Parts and accessories charged at:
________ % discount from ____________________ prices
(indicate retail, wholesale etc.)
AFTER WARRANTY SERVICE:
Is after warranty service provider the same as above?
Yes ___ or No_____
If No please advise
Company name_______________________
Location (city & province)______________
PAYMENT TERMS:
Manitoba will consider Early Payment Terms. Manitoba's standard payment
term is net thirty (30) days.
The Bidder shall specify their standard invoice term:
_____________________________
Is there any applicable discounts for early payment?
Yes _____ No _____ Initial __________
If Yes, please specify:
_____________________________________________________
Does your early payment clause appear on your invoice?
Yes _____ No _____ Initial __________
CANADIAN FUNDS:
Manitoba prefers to receive quotations in Canadian funds.
If the pricing offered is quoted in a currency other than Canadian then
the currency is to be clearly identified on the quote document.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADDRESS:
Due to our computerized accounts payable system please advise if
your invoice address (accounts receivable) is the same as the address
for orders / quotes shown above
YES ____ or NO ______
If NO provide complete details i.e. box #, street address, city<(>,<)>
province, postal code, etc. _________________
MANITOBA'S RETAIL SALES TAX LICENSE:
Are you licensed by Manitoba Finance to collect and remit
Manitoba's Retail Sales Tax
YES_____ or NO_____
If NO disregard the following paragraph.
MANITOBA'S RETAIL SALES TAX:
Is the product(s) offered subject to Manitoba's Retail Sales Tax
YES____ or NO _____
If the quote consists of both taxable (T) and non-taxable ( NT) items
please indicate T or NT opposite each item offered.
YOUR QUOTATION REFERENCE # (if applicable) ________
Proposed Delivery Address:
F.O.B. DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID TO:
Agriculture
545 University Crescent
Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6
Attention: Rhonda Gregoire 204 945-7641
TENDERS TO BE RETURNED TO:
MERX Electronic Bid Submission www.MERX.com
