Amendment 1.docx

This is Amendment 1 to a Request for Bids issued by the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the purchase of a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) Mixer under ShopUW+ Event Number 2026-UWMSN-01276-RFB. The amendment modifies Item 2 in the technical specifications from the original 1-Time Purchasing Terms and Requirements document, specifically changing the front discharge specification from "capable of discharging on either side with needed angle/extension to discharge into a feed bunk at 36" on minimum of one side" to "Front Discharge with conveyor capable of discharging on either side." Additionally, the angle/extension to discharge into a feed bunk at 36" on minimum of one side has been redesignated as an optional item with separate pricing required if available. The bid submission deadline was May 27, 2026, with all responses required to be submitted online through the ShopUW+ procurement portal at https://bids.scikurt.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin.

Bidders are required to complete and submit a specifications chart as part of their bid response, confirming compliance with 15 enumerated equipment requirements including twin-screw vertical TMR mixer configuration, minimum capacity of 495 cubic feet, minimum net load capacity of 14,850 pounds, maximum height of 106 inches, maximum width of 100 inches, replaceable hay cutting knives, PTO HP minimum less than 100 HP at 540 or 1 3/8" 1000 RPM, magnets for metal debris collection, stainless replaceable liners, FeedWatch-compatible scale system, and minimum steel construction specifications. Optional items include a viewing platform and the angle/extension discharge feature, each requiring separate pricing if offered. Bidders must identify the equipment manufacturer and model number and provide pricing for any optional components. Prospective bidders with questions should contact Mike Marean at mike.marean@wisc.edu prior to the submission deadline.