Bids Are Invited For Supply And Delivery Of Weather Equipment

Supply And Delivery Of Weather Equipment . Manitoba Reference Number: Mb-Mbpb-03Y-00022Issuing Department: Procurement And Supply Chaindate Issued: 02/02/2024Issued By: Darren Derksentelephone: 204 794-3395The Government Of Manitoba (Manitoba) Is Requesting Bid Submissions Forthe Supply And Delivery Of Weather Monitoring Equipment.For Department Of Manitoba Agriculturesolicitation Contactfor The Purposes Of This Procurement Process, The #Solicitation Contact#Will Be:Contact Name: Darren Derksencontact Email: [email protected] Inquiries, Email Subject Line Shall Be The Solicitation Number Asprovided In The First Page Of This Document. Vendors And Theirrepresentatives Are Not Permitted To Contact Any Employees, Officers,Agents, Elected Or Appointed Officials, Or Other Representatives Ofmanitoba, Other Than The Solicitation Contact, Concerning Mattersregarding This Solicitation. Failure To Adhere To This Rule May Resultin The Disqualification Of The Vendor And The Rejection Of The Vendor#Ssubmission.F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid To:Glenlea Research Station1290 Research Station Roadfaculty Of Agriculture & Food Scienceglenlea, Mb R0g 0S0attn: Ian Petkau 204 583 5868 - To Be Notified 24-48 Hours Prior Todeliverybidder Must Indicate If You Are Able To Meet The Requesteddelivery Date Of March 31, 2024 Yes Or No If No, Then Indicated A Realistic Delivery As Follows:Delivery In Working Days Or Weeks From Receipt Of The Order.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 Theauthority To Bind The Bidder. The Name And Title Of The Representativesigning The Bid Should Also Be Printed Below Their Signature.Vendors E-Mail Address: (If Available) Quantity Clarification: Quantity Listed Contains 2 Or 3 Decimals.Item Qty Description Deliveryno. Date========================================================Item 10 31/03/20245.00 Each Gsin: N6660material: 99184040Weather Testing Equipment As Described Below:16- Or 32-Channel Relay Multiplexeram 16/32B-Xt Multiplexermade By Campbell Scientific- Temperature Operating Range: -55 C To +85 C (Extended)- Compatible With Campbell Scientific Cr1000/Cr1000x- Power: Unregulated 9.6 To 16 Vdc- Maximum Switching Current: 500 Ma- Maximum Switching Voltage: 50 Vdc- Dimensions 23.9 X 10.2 X 4.6 Cm (9.4 X 4.0 X 1.8 In.)- Weight ~680 G (~1.5 Lb)- Power Consumption: Active: 6 Ma (Typical In 2X32 Mode) / 11 Ma(Typical In 4X16 Mode)- Minimum Contact Life: 5 X 10^7 Operations- Equipment Must Have Proven Performance In Similar Conditions To Themanitoba Agricultural Weather Program For A Minimum Of Two Years Beforeit Is Considered Equivalent So Its Performance Is Consistent With Theoperating System Of A Manitoba Weather Station In Extreme Weatherconditionsplease Indicate:Manufacturers NameBrand NameProduct / Style Number Bidders Catalogue/Reference Number (If Applicable) ========================================================Item 20 31/03/20245.00 Each Gsin: N6660material: 99184040Weather Testing Equipment As Described Below:Cr1000x-Xt Dataloggermeasurement And Control Dataloggermade By Campbell Scientific- Temperature Operating Range: -55 C To +85 C (Extended)- 16 Single-Ended Or 8 Differential Analog Inputs; 10 Pulse Counters And4 Voltage Excitement Terminals- Power: 10 To 18 Vdc- Memory Onboard: 128 Mb Of Flash And 4 Mb Of Battery-Backed Sram- Data Expansion: Removable Microsd Up To 16 Gb- Maximum Switching Voltage: 50 Vdc- Dimensions 23.8 X 10.1 X 6.2 Cm (9.4 X 4.0 X 2.4 In.)- Weight 0.86 Kg (~1.9 Lb)- Average Current Drain: Active: 55 Ma (At 20 Hz Scan) / 1 Ma (At 1 Hzscan) And < 1 Ma When Idle- Minimum Contact Life: 5 X 10^7 Operations- Equipment Must Have Proven Performance In Similar Conditions To Themanitoba Agricultural Weather Program Before It Is Considered Equivalentso Its Performance Is Consistent With The Operating System Of A Manitobaweather Station In Extreme Weather Conditionsplease Indicate:Manufacturers NameBrand NameProduct / Style Number Bidders Catalogue/Reference Number (If Applicable) ========================================================Item 30 31/03/202410.00 Each Gsin: N6660material: 99184040Weather Testing Equipment As Described Below:Hmp-155A Temperature/Rh Sensor- Temperature/Relative Humidity Sensor Hmp155 Hmp155a3jb11a0a1a1a0a2 X Voltage Output (Rs485 For Service Use) 0. ..2.5 V Outputt (-80. .. +60°C)Rh (0. .. 100%Rh)Metricgeneral Purpose Humicap180r Non-Heatingnon-Chemical Purged Sintered Teflon Filter3.5 M (With 8 Pin M12 Female Connector) No Additional Temperature Probecalibrated At Room Temperatureequipment Must Have A Proven Performance History In Similar Conditionsto The Manitoba Agricultural Weather Program For A Minimum Of Two Yearsbefore It Is Considered Equivalent. This Is So That Its Performance Isconsistent With The Operating System Of A Manitoba Weather Station Inextreme Weather Conditions.Please Indicate:Manufacturers NameBrand NameProduct / Style Number Bidders Catalogue/Reference Number (If Applicable) ========================================================Item 40 31/03/20244.00 Each Gsin: N6660material: 99184040Weather Testing Equipment As Described Below:Wind Monitor- Rm Young Wind Speed/Direction Sensor Model 05103-10A- Including: 400 Cable Length- Operating Temperature Range -50 To +50 C- Mounting Pipe Description 34 Mm (1.34 In.) Od- Wind Speed: Range 0 To 100 M/S (0 To 224 Mph), Accuracy ±0.3 M/S (0.6Mph) Or 1% Starting Threshold, 1.0 M/S (2.2 Mph)- Wind Direction: Mechanical Range 0 To 360°, Electrical Range 355° (5°Open), Accuracy ±3°, Starting Threshold 1.1 M/S (2.4 Mph)- Analog Dc Voltage From Potentiometer (Resistance 10 Kohm)- Life Expectancy Is 50 Million Revolutions.- Power Requirement: Potentiometer Excitation: 15 Vdc Maximumequipment Must Have A Proven Performance History In Similar Conditionsto The Manitoba Agricultural Weather Program For A Minimum Of Two Yearsbefore It Is Considered Equivalent. This Is So That Its Performance Isconsistent With The Operating System Of A Manitoba Weather Station Inextreme Weather Conditions.========================================================Note: If Any Of The Above Items/Features Are Accessories They Are To Beincluded And Installed Prior To Delivery. It Is The Suppliersresponsibility To Test All Systems To Ensure They Are Functioningproperly Prior To Delivery.This Rfq Is Subject To The Manitoba General Terms And Conditions:Https://Www.Gov.Mb.Ca/Central/Psc/Pubs/Form/MbTermsConditions.Pdfthe Purchase Order To Be Issued To The Top Ranked Vendor(S) Is Subjectto The Manitoba Purchase Order Terms And Conditions: Https://Www.Gov.Mb.Ca/Central/Psc/Pubs/Form/ManitobaPoTermsConditions.Pdfquotation Evaluation:Generally The Lowest Overall Price Of An Acceptable Item Inaccordance With The Terms & Conditions Of The Rfq Will Be Awardedthe Order.Quotations Will Be Evaluated Seperately, Based On Suitability Of Productoffered Compared To The End Users Needs, Description/Specifications Oftheproduct Offered, Delivery, Price, Quality Of The Bidders Performance Inpast Awards And Any Other Terms & Conditions Indicated On This Rfqfailure To Provide Adequate Information To Evaluate The Item Offeredmay Be Cause For Rejection Of Your Quote By Manitoba.Product Offered:The Product Offered Must Meet The Requirements And Expectations Forits Intended Useif It Is Your Intention To Offer An Item, Which Does Not Meet All Thespecs/Description As Outlined, Then You Must Indicate All Intendeddeviations 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 Deliveryacceptance. Signing Of Any Delivery Slip Should Not Be Construed Asacceptance Of The Product Delivered. Manitoba Reserves The Right Toreject Any Product, After Final Inspection That Does Not Meet Thespecification Or Product Description Requested.Manitoba Reserves The Right To Reject Any Product Suppliedwhich, Upon Inspection Or Use, Is Deemed By The Using Department To Beunacceptable For Their Intended Use.Products To Be Supplied As Specified On The Contract/Purchase Order. Anysubstitutes Shipped Without Prior Written Approval Will Be Rejected Attime Of Delivery Or Held At Shippers Risk Pending Return Instructionsproducts Rejected By The Using Department Will Be Returned To The Vendorfor Full Credit Or Replacement Product At No Cost To Manitoba Or Thecontract 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 Chargesthat Will Be Extra To The Unit Prices Quoted And That Will Be Charged Onthe Invoice.Inspection:Final Inspection And Acceptance Or Rejection Of The Goods Will Be Madepromptly As Practicable, But Failure To Inspect And Accept Or Rejectgoods Promptly Does Not Mean That The Manitoba Government Has Acceptedthese Goods. The Government Of Manitoba Reserves The Right To Inspectthe Goods For Up To 90 Days After The Date Of Delivery.Partial Acceptance Of Rejection Of An Order Does Not Release The Bidderfrom Its Responsibility To Complete The Order.Authorized Vendor:Manitoba Reserves The Right, Prior To Any Contract Award, To Secureevidence To Manitobas Satisfaction That Any Bidder Is The Manufactureror An Authorized Distributor, Dealer Or Retailer Of The Goods Offeredand Is Authorized To Sell These Goods In Manitoba, Canada And Uponrequest Will Provide Manitoba With Written Evidence Thereof.Warranty:Manufacturers Warranty:State Warranty Of Units Offered (As Applicable To Manitobas Use)(Manitobas Use Would Usually Be Considered Commercial Applicationnot Consumer)Product Months Or Yearslabour Months Or Yearsplease Note: During The Period Of The Warranty Offered, All Labour,Transportation, Parts, Surcharges Including Shipping And Brokerage Willbe Included. The Province Of Manitoba Will Not Pay Additional Chargeswhile The Item(S) Offered Are Under The Above Stated Warranty.If The Warranty Offered Is The Vendors Warranty In Combination With Orin Place Of The Manufacturers Warranty Then A Completeexplanation Must Be Provided.Warranty Service/Location:Potential Costs Associated With The Location Of Warranty Servicemight Be Used In The Evaluation Of This Quoteis Warranty Service Provided On Site At Our Premises?Yes Or NoIf No<(>,<)>Indicate The Location The Unit Must Be Sent To For Manufacturerscertified And/Or Approved Warranty Service, Closest To The Point Ofdelivery, For This Tender<(>,<)>Company NameLocation (City & Province)Do You Have A Toll Free Phone Number For Warranty Service?Yes Or NoIf 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 Hourparts 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 NoIf No Please Advisecompany NameLocation (City & Province)Payment Terms:Manitoba Will Consider Early Payment Terms. Manitobas Standard Paymentterm 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 Thenthe Currency Is To Be Clearly Identified On The Quote Document.Accounts Receivable Address:Due To Our Computerized Accounts Payable System Please Advise Ifyour Invoice Address (Accounts Receivable) Is The Same As The Addressfor Orders / Quotes Shown Aboveyes Or No If No Provide Complete Details I.E. Box #, Street Address, City<(>,<)>Province, Postal Code, Etc. Manitobas Retail Sales Tax License:Are You Licensed By Manitoba Finance To Collect And Remitmanitobas Retail Sales Taxyes Or NoIf No Disregard The Following Paragraph.Manitobas Retail Sales Tax:Is The Product(S) Offered Subject To Manitobas Retail Sales Taxyes Or No If The Quote Consists Of Both Taxable (T) And Non-Taxable ( Nt) Itemsplease Indicate T Or Nt Opposite Each Item Offered.Your Quotation Reference # (If Applicable) Proposed Delivery Address:F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid To:Glenlea Research Station1290 Research Station Roadfaculty Of Agriculture & Food Scienceglenlea, Mb R0g 0S0attn: Ian Petkau 204 583 5868 - To Be Notified 24-48 Hours Prior Todeliverytenders To Be Returned To:Merx Electronic Bid Submission Www.Merx.Com