The University of Wisconsin‑Madison, on behalf of the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene’s Proficiency Testing Department, is seeking competitive bids to supply a comprehensive portfolio of chemistry routine and specialty testing samples. The contract will cover 22 distinct “lots” of biological specimens (serum, plasma, urine, whole blood, spinal‑fluid, etc.) each with defined analytes, volumes, stability, labeling, and shipping requirements. Vendors must be original manufacturers or authorized distributors, provide full certificates of analysis, safety data sheets, warranties, and assume FOB‑destination freight responsibility. The award will be a fixed‑price, one‑year contract (Sept 1 2026 – Aug 31 2027) with the possibility of up to four one‑year renewals. The contract is open to all qualified suppliers and may be used by other UW‑System campuses, Wisconsin state agencies, and municipalities.
• Supply 22 lots of proficiency‑testing chemistry samples (serum, plasma, urine, whole blood, spinal‑fluid, body‑fluid, etc.).
• Provide full documentation (COA, MSDS, warranty, labeling) and meet stability requirements (90 days refrigerated or 4‑6 months frozen).
• Deliver samples ≥ 3 weeks before each scheduled shipping date; freight, insurance, and risk of loss are vendor‑borne (FOB destination).
• Must maintain required insurance, certifications (MBE/WBE/DVB/etc. optional), and comply with Wisconsin DOA‑3054 standard terms.