Water treatment program for UW Madison's heating and cooling systems

The Wisconsin Water Treatment Program for University of Wisconsin-Madison's heating and cooling systems is a comprehensive state contract designed to provide essential water treatment services for critical campus infrastructure. The vehicle covers chemical treatment, detoxification, and maintenance services for steam boiler systems, condensate return systems, and cooling/chilled water distribution systems across two primary facilities: Charter Street and Walnut Street Heating Plants. Services include laboratory testing, technical support, chemical applications, automated control systems, weekly on-site service visits, and emergency response capabilities, with a focus on maintaining optimal performance and efficiency of the university's heating and cooling systems.

The contract is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and was initially awarded to US Water Services (now Kurita America Inc.) on January 1, 2020, with an original three-year term and subsequent one-year renewal options. The total annual contract value is $178,920, with specific allocations for Charter Street ($156,600) and Walnut Street ($22,320) facilities. The contract has undergone multiple amendments, including price adjustments (most recently a 3.5% increase for the January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 period) and extensions. The state reserves the right to extend the contract to other Wisconsin municipalities through its Cooperative Purchasing Service program, providing flexibility for potential broader usage of this water treatment vehicle.