Cardiac Ultrasound System

Description: The Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre (OVC-HSC) at the University of Guelph provides advanced referral and emergency care to both companion and large animals. As a leading academic veterinary centre, the hospital supports specialized clinical services and hands-on teaching for students and residents that advances animal health. The cardiac ultrasound system will be used by the hospital’s cardiology service to perform comprehensive echocardiographic examinations for the diagnosis and monitoring of congenital and acquired heart disease in small animal patients ranging in size from <1kg to >100kg (and, on occasion, large animal and avian and exotic species). The system will support timely diagnosis, treatment planning, interventional procedures, and teaching of veterinary students and residents in veterinary cardiology. A wide range of transthoracic ultrasound probes are needed, as is a transesophageal ultrasound probe. A system for analysis of echocardiograms and reporting is also required It is the University’s intention to enter into the agreement with one (1) legal entity. The top-ranked proponent at the conclusion of evaluation will be invited to enter into negotiations for an agreement with the University. All proposals submitted are to be in English only. To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, initiate communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A. Participating proponents are to submit proposals by uploading documents electronically to the Portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. The award of the RFP will be posted at the Portal. This procurement is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.