Professional Grade Tools & Diagnostic Equipment

The Wisconsin Professional Grade Tools & Diagnostic Equipment multi-award vehicle provides a comprehensive procurement solution for state agencies, educational institutions, local governments, and authorized nonprofit organizations seeking professional-grade tools and equipment. The contract covers a wide range of tool categories, including storage solutions (tool boxes, cabinets), specialized tool sets, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments. Specific product categories encompass bearing fitting tool kits, hex keys, spanner wrenches, and associated machinist tools, as defined by UNSPSC and NIGP codes. The vehicle enables purchasing entities to acquire high-quality professional tools and diagnostic equipment through a competitively solicited contract with multiple vendor options.

The multi-award vehicle features four prime contractors: Hilti, Inc., Lawson Products, Inc., Northern Safety Co., Inc., and Snap-on Industrial. The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and was awarded on August 22, 2024, with participating addendums effective November 30, 2023. The vehicle provides statewide coverage for Wisconsin governmental and authorized organizational purchasers, offering cooperative purchasing capabilities. Each contractor provides discounted pricing, value-added services, equipment leasing options, and trade-in programs. The contract allows for flexible procurement of professional tools and diagnostic equipment, with quarterly reporting requirements and the ability for the state to terminate the contract with 30-day written notice.