Electromechanical Testing Equipment

The University of Akron issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for electromechanical testing equipment. The contract was awarded to Instron, whose proposal best met the needs of the university. The equipment is an Instron Model 5969. The contract details, including the start and end dates, duration, and value, are not specified in the provided documents. • The RFP was issued on July 5, 2016, and the bid submission date was July 15, 2016. • The contract was awarded on July 22, 2016. • The university's purchasing department, led by Luba Cramer, managed the procurement process. • The contract involves the supply of electromechanical testing equipment, specifically an Instron Model 5969.