Amendment 1 - QA for 2023-UWMSN-00274-RFB.docx

This is Amendment 1 to a Question and Answer document for a Request for Bid issued by the University of Wisconsin-Madison for Steam Turbine Repair, Vibration Analysis, Diagnostic Services, and Parts (2023-UWMSN-00274-RFB). The amendment clarifies equipment specifications and service requirements through responses to three bidder inquiries. The solicitation concerns repair and diagnostic services for multiple Murray steam turbines located at UW-Madison, with primary focus on a 9.7 MW Murray steam turbine with serial number T-5448 (Items 18-26 on the itemized bid list). The university has also identified six additional turbines requiring potential services, including units with serial numbers T-5555-A, T-5555-B, T-5209, T-5556, T-5549, and 96H2341, manufactured by Murray or Coppus (Tuthill) with various model designations. The turbines are currently in service, with the university planning to utilize the requested repair, vibration analysis, and diagnostic services in fall 2023, contingent upon parts availability and contractor scheduling.

The amendment provides clarification that bids must be submitted online through the ShopUW+ platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. All bidder inquiries and questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. The document does not specify pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, or funding sources in the question and answer responses provided.