INVITATION TO BID

1. The MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC),
invites PhilGEPS registered bidders for the project detailed below. Bids received in excess of the
ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

Name of Project : Supply and delivery of Technical and Scientific Equipment

Type of Procurement : Goods
Approved Budget : ₱1,700,000.00
Fund Source : Fund 05 – Fiduciary Fund
Non-refundable Bidder Fee : Refer to #5
Delivery period : 60 Calendar days upon receipt of P.O.
Reference No. : 2024-017
Responsibility Center : Biology Department, CSM

Note: 1. Award on a per item basis.

2. Bidder must indicate the brand in their Bid Offer. It should be branded and brand new.
No. Item Description Unit Unit Price Qty Amount
1. ELECTRIC STEAM PRESSURE STERILIZER Unit 90,000.00 6 540,000.00
Specifications:
a) 41.5 Quart Electric Sterilizer
b) 120V, 50.60 Hz
c) 1650W/6.88 Amps
d) Inclusion: 1 year standard warranty of parts
and services
2. INVERTED MICROSCOPE Lot 1,160,000.00 1 1,160,000.00
Consist of the following items:
1. Inverted HDcam Stand:
a) Eyepieces technology with integrated HD IP
camera 5 MP
b) iPad holder and camera control panel 40-80
degrees tiltable
c) 4-position nosepiece H
d) Specimen stage 200x239 mm with stage insert,
metal
e) LED transmitted-light illuminator 3 W, 7000 K
(typical)
f) Pinhole diaphragm and Allen keys for adjusting
phase contrast
g) External power unit 100-240 V AC/ 50-60Hz
with country-specific adapters
2. Interfaces: SD card, Mini USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet
RJ45 100 Mbit, IR sensor
3. Control buttons: Image/Video capture. White
balance, contrast, brightness, menu
4. Dual Color LED: Power on and ready for capture
(green)
5. Dust Cover, USB cable 3 m, IR remote control,
Memory card SDHC 4GB, SD card box and SD/MMC
Card Reader Writer 6in1 USB 2.0

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6. Camera specification:
a) Sensor: Micron MT9PO31, 5-megapixel, color,
CMOS
b) Basic resolution:2560 (H) x 1920 (V) = 5.0
Megapixel
c) Pixel size: 2.2 µm x 2.2 µm
d) Sensor size: 5.7mm x 4.28mm, equivalent to
½.5” (diagonal 7.1 mm)
e) Live frame rate (depending on hardware and
software configuration): Hx V Frame rate: 800
x 60020, 1280 x 72015 (over network)
f) Live frame rate standalone via DVI-D (HDMI):
HxV frame rate: 1280x720 60, 1920x 1080 30
g) Digitization: 3 x 8
bit/pixel
h) Integration time: 10 µs up to 2s
i) Spectral range: Approx. 400-700nm, IR filter
j) Read-out mode: Progressive
k) Registration: CE, FCC Class B, RoHS
l) Ambient conditions: +5 degrees to +45 degrees
Celsius, max. 80% relative air humidity, no
condensation, free air circulation required
m) Power connection: 12 V/0.5 A provided by the
stand via interconnection cable
Notes:
1. The camera is network-enabled and can be
used with iPad App of labscope or Matscope
2. Min. system requirements: iPad2/iPad mini 2
with iOS 6.x
3. Recommended system configuration: iPad 4/
iPad Air (or newer) with iOS 8.1 9 or newer)
4. The Apps are available as a free downloadable
from Apple App Store
5. Includes WLAN router
7. Condenser 0.4 for inverted microscope
✓ LD condenser 0.4 (WD=55mm) for objective
magnification 4x up to 40x
8. Plan-Achromat 4x/0.10 Ph0
✓ Objective Plan-Achromat 4x/0.10 Ph0 for
inverted microscope (WD=12.0mm)
9. Plan-Achromat 10x/0.25 Ph1 for inverted
microscope (WD = 4.4mm)
10. Plan-Achromat 20x/0,4 Ph2
✓ Objective Plan-Achromat 20x/0.45 Ph2 for
inverted microscope (WD=0.90mm)
11. Plan-Achromat 40x/0.65 Ph2
✓ Objective Plan Achromat 40x/0.65 Ph2 for
inverted microscope (WD=0.61mm)
12. Phase stop Ph 0/0.4 for inverted microscope
✓ Phase stop Ph 0/0.4
13. Phase stop 1/0.4 for inverted microscope
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✓ Phase stop Ph 1/0.4
14. Phase stop Ph 2/0.4 for inverted microscope
✓ Phase stop Ph 2/0.4
15. 3-position Ph slider for inverted microscope
✓ 3-position Ph Slider for mounting phase stops
Ph or neutral-density filter mounted d=43 mm
16. LED illumination for inverted microscope
✓ Transmitted-light illumination with LED for
inverted microscope
17. Objective guide right for inverted microscope
✓ Objective guide 108x72 R for inverted
microscope
18. Universal mounting frame M Universal
a. Universal mounting frame M for:
b. Petri dishes dia. 24 to 68 mm
c. slides (max. length 120 mm)
19. Stage insert glass for inverted microscope
✓ Stage insert, glass; D=110 mm, d=38mm
20. SW labscope 4.2 f/Windows DL
a. Labscope 4.2 for Windows (O)
b. Labscope for Windows is a software used to
control and acquire images through connected
and compatible microscopes.
c. This combined system is used for in-vitro
examination of images to obtain information
about physiological or pathological processes
or conditions.
d. Labscope for Windows is intended for the use
of pathology. The connected microscopes are
themselves CE-IVD products
e. For IVD examinations, ensure that the
displayed image on the monitor shows the
equivalent information as visible through the
eyepieces of the microscope
21. SW Labscope Mod. Ai Cell Confluency DLic
✓ Labscope Module AI Cell Confluency DLic is an
AI based solution that automatically
determines the confluency level of the
adherent cell culture.
✓ It delivers repeatable, objective results and
does not require manual parameter
adjustments.
a. push-button solution
b. analysis results within seconds
c. works for live images and stored images
d. accumulation of multiple images
possible
e. numeric and visual results
22. SW Labscope Mod. AI Cell Counting DLic
✓ Labscope Module AI Cell Counting DLic is an AI-
based solution that automatically determines

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No. Item Description Unit Unit Price Qty Amount
the number of adherent cells in the field of
view.
✓ It delivers repeatable, objective results and
does not require manual parameter
adjustments.
a. push-button solution
b. analysis results within seconds
c. works for live images and stored images
d. accumulation of multiple images
possible
e. numeric and visual results

23. INCLUSIONS:

A. LAPTOP
Specifications:
1. Processor: at least intel core i7 13th
Generation (up to 5.0 GHz with Intel Turbo
Boost Technology, 12 MB L3 cache, 10
cores, 12 threads)
2. Memory: 16GB DDR4 266MHz
3. Storage: 512GB SSD
4. Display: 15.6’’ diagonal Full HD
5. Graphic: Ultra HD
6. OS: Licensed Window 11 pro
7. Accessories: Laptop Bag, Mouse and
Mouse pad

B. Freight Charges, Unit demonstration on how to use

and operate the inverted microscope
C. With 1-Year standard warranty on parts and
services
Grand Total 1,700,000.00
2. Bidders should have completed, within 5 years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a
contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding
Documents, particularly, in Section II (Instructions to Bidders).
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary
“pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
Republic Act (RA) No. 9184.
Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at
least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the
Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant
similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA No. 5183.
4. Prospective Bidders may obtain further information from the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology
through its BAC Secretariat and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during
office hours.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the given
address and website(s) below and upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents

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 in the amount below. The Procuring Entity shall allow the bidder to present its proof of payment
for the fees in person, by facsimile, or through electronic means. Interested Bidders are encourage
to pay the applicable fee a day before the bid opening.

Lot or Item No. Amount of Bidders Fee

1 600.00
2 1,200.00
Grand Total 1,800.00
6. The MSU-IIT will hold a Pre-Bid Conference1 on July 30, 2024, 9:00 AM at the CEBA Conference
Room, 3rd Floor, College of Economics and Business Administration, MSU-IIT, Iligan City and also
through video conferencing or webcasting via Google Meet, which shall be open to prospective
bidders and other invited participants. The Google Meet link will be shared to participants at least
30 minutes before the start of the meeting. Participants must have their Gmail account to use
Google Meet.

7. The following is the schedule of bidding activities:

Advertisement/Posting of Invitation to Bid July 23, 2024
Issuance and Availability of Bid Documents July 23, 2024
Pre-bid Conference July 30, 2024 at 9:00AM
Deadline of Bid Submission August 13, 2024, at 9:00AM
Bid Opening August 13, 2024, at 9:00AM
8. Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat through manual submission at the office
address indicated below, or online or electronic submission to obs@g.msuiit.edu.ph on or before
9:00 A.M. August 13, 2024. Late bids shall not be accepted.
9. For manual bid submission, submit three (3) sets of the two components of the bid (i.e. the
eligibility and technical component, and the financial component) in two (2) separately sealed,
signed and labelled envelopes, and follow instructions contained in the Instruction to Bidders.
Unsealed and unmarked bid envelopes shall be automatically rejected. However, sealed bid
envelopes but improperly marked may be accepted provided that the bidder or his/her authorized
representative acknowledges the condition of the bid documents submitted.

10. For online or electronic bids, the two components of the bid documents must be sent in two (2)
separately compressed and password-protected files. Bid documents submitted without
password protection and not compressed shall be automatically rejected. Corrupted files or files
that cannot be opened shall also be rejected. Hardcopy of the bid submitted online must be sent
if such bid is found to be eligible and qualified during bid opening.

The Passwords for accessing the Bidding Documents will be disclosed by the Bidders only during
the actual bid opening which may be done in person or face-to-face or through online meetings
conducted by the BAC.

Only the BAC Secretariat or duly authorized personnel shall receive such password during the
actual bid opening only.

It is required that bid documents shall be properly tabbed; otherwise, it shall be a basis for
disqualification. For online submissions, the documents must be paginated and a table of
contents must be provided.

1
May be deleted in case the ABC is less than One Million Pesos (PhP1, 000,000) where the Procuring Entity may not hold a Pre-Bid
Conference.
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 Hardcopy of the bid submitted online must be sent if such bid is found to be eligible and
qualified during bid opening.

11. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount
stated in ITB Clause 14.

12. Bid opening shall be on August 13, 2024 @ 9:00AM at the CEBA Conference Room, 3rd Floor,
College of Economics and Business Administration, MSU-IIT, Iligan City. Bids will be opened in
the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity.

13. The MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a
failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance
with Sections 35.6 and 41 of the 2016 revised IRR of RA No. 9184, without thereby incurring any
liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

14. For further information, please refer to:

ATTY. AMER HUSSIEN B. MANAROS, CPA, REB

Head
Andres Bonifacio Ave., Tibanga Iligan City
Telephone No. (063) 225-4926 Local 4175
Mobile number: 0927-265-5449
e-mail address: obs@g.msuiit.edu.ph

15. You may visit the following link:

For downloading of Bidding Documents:

https://msuiit.edu.ph/announcements/index.php?catid=10

For online bid submission:

email address: obs@g.msuiit.edu.ph

July 19, 2024

PROF. PAMELA F. RESURRECCION, Ph.D.

Chairperson, Bids and Awards Committee

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