Contract Information for water treatment program for Heating and cooling systems for Area 5 only

The Wisconsin state-wide water treatment program for Area 5 provides comprehensive chemical treatment services for heating and cooling systems across multiple state facilities. The contract covers a wide range of specialized water treatment chemicals, including chemical scavengers, anti-sludge additives, bactericides, scale inhibitors, corrosion control compounds, and hardness control chemicals. These products are designed to maintain and protect boiler systems, condensate return systems, and cooling towers at state facilities, including University of Wisconsin campuses, correctional institutions, and mental health facilities in northern Wisconsin.

The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and was originally awarded on October 1, 2013, with Fremont Industries Inc. serving as the prime contractor for Area 5. The contract covers six specific agencies, including Northern Wisconsin Center and five University of Wisconsin campuses in Eau Claire, La Crosse, River Falls, Stout, and Superior. The total annual contract value for Area 5 is $9,420.78, with individual location costs ranging from $1,082.12 to $2,609.81. The contract includes comprehensive service requirements such as monthly on-site visits, emergency response within four hours, annual training programs, laboratory analysis, and strict performance standards for corrosion control and equipment maintenance. The initial contract term was one year, with potential for renewal, and includes provisions for municipal cooperative purchasing to extend services to local Wisconsin municipalities.