Amendment 1 Questions and Answers.docx

This Amendment 1 document addresses questions and answers related to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Request for Bid (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01191-RFB) for the procurement of Halon gas. The solicitation involves the sale of approximately 25 palletized halon tanks with unspecified quantities of gas contained within each tank. Bidders are directed to reference the halon tank inventory document provided in the buyer attachments to determine estimated gas quantities, with the option to weigh tanks on their pallets for actual weight calculations. The original submission deadline was March 19, 2026, with all responses required through the ShopUW+ online bidding portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. All inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. The amendment reflects a revision to the pricing structure, changing from a lump sum to a price per pound basis.

The University requires payment via cashier's check, certified check, or money wire prior to inventory release and will not accept the proposed 50/50 split payment structure with Net 30 terms. University staff will provide loading assistance into properly placarded vehicles but will not tie down or secure loads. The amendment includes an updated equipment purchase agreement document and a halon gas inventory Excel file to assist bidders in calculating accurate quantities and corresponding pricing. No budget range, set-asides, or incumbent vendor information has been disclosed in the available documentation.