Solicitation Number: 2024-04-217 Trade Agreement: Implementing Rules and Regulations Procurement Mode: Public Bidding Classification: Goods Category: Laboratory Supplies and Equipment Approved Budget for the Contract: PHP 1,981,350.61  Delivery Period: 30 Day/s Client Agency: Contact Person: ALBERTO NOLASCO DELOS SANTOS Head-BAC Secretariat Sitio Dicaloyungan, Brgy. Zabali, Baler Aurora Philippines 3200 63-042-7145661 Ext.1008 procurementoffice@ascot.edu.ph	Status	Awarded
	Associated Components	1
	Bid Supplements	1
	Document Request List	30
	Date Published	16/04/2024
	Last Updated / Time	26/04/2024 16:25 PM
	Closing Date / Time	06/05/2024 10:00 AM
Description   SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TISSUE CULTURE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT No. Item Description Quantity UOM 1) Laminar Flow hood 2 Unit Function: Provides a sterile environment to avoid contamination of samples and to decrease the risk of the personnel getting exposed to pathogens. Specifications: HEPA-filtered airflow, UV sterilization light, and enough working space for handling cultures and media. Material: The main body is cold-rolled steel with anti-bacteria powder coating, work table is 304 stainless steel Pre-Filter: Polyester fiber, washable HEPA Filter: 99.995% efficiency at 0.3μm Airflow Velocity: Average of 0.3-0.5m/s, air speed adjustable Noise: ≤65dB(A) Max opening: 400mm (15.7'') 3Ft LCD Vertical Laminar Flow Cabinet: LVG-3F External Size: 1060×620×1850mm Internal Size: 935×530×650mm Consumption: 150W Power Supply: AC220V±10%, 50/60HZ; 110V±10%, 60Hz 2) Analytical Balance 1 Unit Function: Measures the mass of small samples with high precision. Specifications: It balances with a capacity of 250 g (maximum), and a precision of 0.001 mg. Limit Values: Maximum capacity: 220g Readability: 0.1mg Repeatability, 5% load: 0.07mg Linearity Deviation: 0.2mg Typical Values: Repeatability, 5% load: 0.04mg Linearity Deviation: 0.06mg Sensitivity offset: 0.24mg Minimum weight: 8.2mg Setting time: 1.5s Dimensions: Weighing pan size (mm): 75*73 Draft shield, W*D*H (mm): 160*137*235 Features: proFACT Advanced internal adjustment compact ionizer (with stand) ready Touchscreen, glove compatible ErgoClip for direct dosing ErgoSens ready SmartTrac dosing guide SmartGrid weighing pan Results protocol Storage of methods Automatic draft shield side doors: 1 3) Top-loading Balance 1 Unit "Function: Measures the mass of larger quantities of media or chemicals with high precision. Specifications: Top-loading balances with a capacity of 20,000g, and a precision of 1 g to 0.1 mg. Sensor Type: Strain gauge load cell Calibration Way: Fully Automatic Internal CAL Anti-vibration: Adjustable wave filter intensity function Capacity: 300g-1500g; Max 20,000g Readability（d): 0.1g Repeatability: ±0.4g Linearity: ±0.2g e=10d: 1g Temperature: 15-30℃ Humidity: (40-80) % RH Housing size: 310x200x95mm" 4) GLASSWARES (amber bottle; beaker; graduated cylinder; alcohol spirit lamp) Amber Bottle 30 pieces Function: Serves as a container for reagents and phytohormones Specifications: Material: borosilicate glass Volume Capacities:0.5L,1L, 2L (10 pcs for each) With cap: GL45 Color: Amber Strain Point: 520℃ Softening Point: 820℃ Refractive Index: 1.47 Light Transmission(2mm) - 0.92 Elastic Modulus - 67KNmm-2 Tensile Strength - 40-120Nmm-2 Glass Stress Optical Coefficient - 3.8*10-6mm2/N Processing Temperature(104dpas) - 1220℃ Linear Coefficient of Expansion (20-300℃) - 3.3*10-6K-1 Density (20℃) - 2.23gcm-1 Specific Heat - 0.9jg-1K-1 Thermal Conductivity - 1.2Wm-1K-1 Hydrolytic Resistance (ISO 719) - Grade 1 Acid Resistance (ISO 715) - Grade 1 Alkali Resistance (ISO 695) - Grade 2 Thermal Shock Resistance (ISO 715) Rod 6*30mm - 300℃" Beaker 5 set Function: It may serve as a culture vessel or container for mixing solutions during the preparation of culture media. Specifications: • Material: Borosilicate glass • Temperature limit: ~400°C • Dimensions: (HxD) - 50mL (6 x 5cm) - 100mL (7 x 5cm) - 250mL (10 x 6cm) - 1000mL (14 x 10cm)" Graduated Cylinder 5 set Function: For precise measuring of liquid solutions Specifications: • Material: Borosilicate glass • Includes bumper, single metric scale • Autoclavable • Graduation Increment: 1mL • Transparent • Sizes: 50mL, 100mL, 1000mL" Alcohol Spirit Lamp 5 piece Function: For sterilizing materials when conducting experiments involving aseptic technique. Specifications: Material: sod-lime glass Reusable Sterile With ground-on cap With socket and wick Capacity: 100mL" 5 5) "Magnetic Stirrer 2 set Function: To make a stir bar, for stirring or mixing solutions. Specifications: Max temp.: 340°C Temperature Accuracy: +/-1 Deg C(Less Than 100 deg C) +/-3 Deg C(Less than 300 Deg C) Max volume: 20L Speed: 100-1500rpm With magnetic capsules Dimensions : 300 × 170 × 100mm Plate: Ceramic Weight: 2.8kg Voltage: 220V Power: 500W" 2 6) "pH meter 1 Unit Function: Measures the acidity or alkalinity of the fermentation medium. Specifications: Should have a high accuracy (±0.01 to ±0.05 pH units), be easy to calibrate, and have a durable, chemical-resistant electrode. pH Range: -2.00 to 18.00 pH Resolution: 0.01 pH Accuracy: ± 0.01 pH Calibration Points: Up to 3 Standard Recognition: NIST buffers mV Range: -1999 to 1999 mV Resolution: 1 mV EC/TDS Accuracy: ± 0.1%FS High-resolution LCD display screen, 6.0 inches. Multi-reading feature allows auto-read and continuous-read. Automatic/Manual temperature compensation ensures accurate results. Data Storage 50 sets for each parameter. Waterproof 7) "Tissue Culture Rack 4 Unit Function: Designed for the cultivation of cells or tissues after inoculation. Specifications: Height of the rack: 175cm Width of the rack: 125 cm Length of the rack: 300 cm No. of shelves: 4-5 With 2 tube lights and a switch for each shelf Distance between shelves: 16 inches With 3mm unbreakable plexi glass/hylem sheet Has attached castor wheel at the base for mobility Has 24hrs electronic cyclic timer with relay switch 1500W and circuit breaker. 8) "Microscope 1 set Function: Enables visualization of cells and microorganisms for viability checks and morphology studies. Specifications: Should offer high magnification (up to 1000x), phase-contrast capabilities, and possibly a digital camera for capturing images. Observation tube: Monocular head with Built-in digital camera Inclination: 45° inclined Sensor: CMOS 1/4” Digital resolution: 800x600 pixels with USB2.0 output Eyepiece(s): Widefield eyepiece WF10X/18mm with built-in pointer Nosepiece: Quadruple revolving nosepiece Objective system: Zoom, ratio1:4 Achromatic objectives: DIN 4X, 10X, 40X (S), 100X (S, Oil) Stand Built-in coaxial mechanical stage with slide holder Condenser: Focusable 1.25 N.A. Abbe condenser Focus mechanism: Coarse and fine focusing system with tension adjustment Illumination: LED illumination with intensity control connected to the power source Power supply: 100-240V (CE) Software: Motic Play and Motic Educator for PC & Mac" MUSHROOM CULTIVATION LABORATORY EQUIPMENT 9) "Tissue Culture Rack for Mushrooms 2 Unit Function: Designed for the cultivation of cells or tissues after inoculation. Specifications: Height of the rack: 175cm Width of the rack: 125 cm Length of the rack: 300 cm No. of shelves: 4-5 With 2 tube lights and switch for each shelf Distance between shelves: 16 inches With 3mm unbreakable plexi glass/hylem sheet Has attached castor wheel at the base for mobility Has 24hrs electronic cyclic timer with relay switch 1500W and circuit breaker." Line Items Item No. Product/Service Name Description Quantity UOM 1 Laboratory Equipment Laminar Flowhood 2 Unit 2 Laboratory Equipment Analytical Balance 1 Unit 3 Laboratory Equipment Top-Loading Balance 1 Unit 4 Laboratory Equipment Glassware (Amber Bottle - 30pc, Beaker - 5set, Graduated Cylinder - 5set, Alcohol spirit Lamp - 5pc 1 Lot 5 Laboratory Equipment Magnetic Stirrer 2 Set 6 Laboratory Equipment pH Meter 1 Unit 7 Laboratory Equipment Tissue Culture Rack 4 Unit 8 Laboratory Equipment Microscope 1 Set 9 Laboratory Equipment Tissue Culture Rack for Mushroom 2 Unit Pre-bid Conference Date Time Venue 24/04/2024 10:00:00 AM Accreditation Hall, General Education Building Aurora State College of Technology Brgy. Zabali, Baler, Aurora Other Information INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID The Aurora State College of Technology, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder project: Name of Project : SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TISSUE CULTURE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT Approved Budget for the Contract : ₱1,981,350.61 Location : ASCOT Bazal Campus, Maria Aurora, Aurora Delivery Period : 30 Calendar Days Prospective Bidders should have completed a similar project with a value of at least 50% of the proposed ABC and have key personnel and equipment (listed in Eligibility Forms) available for the prosecution of the contract. The BAC will use non-discretionary “pass/fail” criteria in the Eligibility Check/Screening as well as the Preliminary Examination of Bids. The BAC will conduct Post-Qualification of the Lowest Calculated Bid. All particulars relative to the Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification, and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provision of RA 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. The complete schedule of activities is listed as follows: ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE 1. Issuance of Eligibility Forms and Bid Documents: April 16 – May 6, 2024 Procurement Office, CRM Building, ASCOT Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora 2. Pre-bid Conference: April 24, 2024 @ 10:00 A.M. Accreditation Hall, General Education Building, ASCOT Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora 3. Submission of Bids: May 6, 2024, until 9:59 A.M. Procurement Office, CRM Building, ASCOT Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora 4. Opening of Eligibility Requirements and Bid Proposals: May 6, 2024 @ 10:00 A.M. Accreditation Hall, General Education Building, ASCOT Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora 5. Bid Evaluation: May 7, 2024 6. Post-Qualification: May 8, 2024 7. Issuance of Notice of Award: Upon Approval of the ASCOT Board of Trustees (BOT) Eligibility Forms and Bid Documents will be available only to prospective bidders upon payment of a non-refundable amount of Five Hundred Pesos ((₱500.00) and Two Thousand Pesos (₱2,000.00) respectively to the ASCOT Cashier. The Aurora State College of Technology assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders for any expenses incurred in the preparation of the bid. ASCOT reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time before contract award without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. OSCAR C. BARAWID, Jr., PhD Chairperson, BAC