Commodity Contract for Two (2) Respirator Fit Test Equipment
The City of Milwaukee's Department of Administration - Purchasing Division is seeking a Commodity Contract for two (2) Respirator Fit Test Equipment for the Milwaukee Health Department, with a bid closing date of October 10, 2025, at 2:30 PM CT. The procurement specifically requires equipment that meets or exceeds the specifications of a PortaCount Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester 8048-T, designed to ensure city employees can complete annual fit tests for tight-fitting facepiece respirators. The equipment must be compatible with Modified CNC Protocols, compliant with OSHA standards, capable of measuring fit factors over 10,000, and accommodate both N95 and N99 respirators. Key deliverables include the ability to print test result summaries, standalone operation without a computer, and provision of consumables for 250 fit tests. The bid requires a minimum 24-month equipment warranty, three years of annual maintenance calibration, and implementation training. Delivery of the equipment is mandated no later than November 7, 2025, with acceptance hours between 7:00am and 4:00pm CST at the Milwaukee Health Department's administrative offices.
The solicitation encourages participation from Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms, though SBE participation is not mandatory for this bid. Potential bidders may qualify for additional bid preferences, including Local Business Enterprise (LBE), Milwaukee-Made/County-Made/American-Made Goods, and Socially Responsible Contractor (SRC) incentives. The contract is federally funded, with a related CDC grant totaling $1,278,638.00 supporting the procurement. The City is open to extending contract pricing to other V.A.L.U.E. members in the Southeastern Wisconsin area, such as the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Milwaukee Public Schools. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating comprehensive commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, and specific provisions including 30 days written cancellation notice and a Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal, with vendors required to provide detailed manufacturer specification sheets demonstrating full compliance with technical requirements.
Wisconsin 10/10/25, 8:30 PM 10/3/25, 10:00 PM Security Services
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is seeking unarmed security guard services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its headquarters and laboratory buildings located at 250 and 260 W. Seeboth St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The procurement encompasses comprehensive security services, including daily foot patrols and vehicle roving patrols, with approximately seven hours of foot and seven hours of vehicle patrols per week. Specific deliverables include security tours of both buildings, parking lot patrols, and special assignments such as evening meeting support and additional security as needed. The contract will span two years, from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2027, with proposals due by October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Proposal evaluation will be based on three primary criteria: overall qualification of firm/team (20 points), schedule (20 points), and compensation (20 points), totaling 60 possible points. Required submission documentation includes a transmittal letter, firm qualifications, availability schedule, non-discrimination certification, equal employment opportunity data, and a detailed compensation proposal.
The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The compensation proposal includes detailed pricing structures for various security services, with provisions for weekday, weekend, and holiday foot patrols, parking lot patrols, and 60 hours of unarmed uniformed officer support for special events and meetings. While specific dollar amounts are not predetermined, the contract includes a comprehensive framework for pricing line items across two potential service years. Insurance requirements are extensive, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, excess liability, and crime coverage with specific minimum coverage amounts. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. The contract will be awarded to the highest-rated proposer based on the established evaluation criteria.
Wisconsin 10/22/25, 5:00 PM 10/8/25, 4:00 PM Janitorial Services
Milwaukee County and the Wisconsin State Fair Park Facility Services Department are seeking competitive bids for comprehensive year-round janitorial services at Wisconsin State Fair facilities and grounds. The procurement requires potential bidders to attend a mandatory pre-bid site visit, which is scheduled for October 28th, 2025 at 11:00 AM CT, located in the Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center lobby. All interested bidders must pre-register at least 72 hours in advance by emailing Jason Starke, with photo identification required for site visit entry. The bid process mandates that attendance at the pre-bid site visit is a prerequisite for submitting a bid and being considered for contract award. The solicitation covers extensive janitorial services across the fairgrounds, with specific details to be discussed during the mandatory site visit and detailed in the full bid documentation. The bid response is due by November 11th, 2025, providing bidders approximately six weeks to prepare their proposals after the site visit.
No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the provided contract opportunity details. The solicitation does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specify limitations on who can bid. While the document does not outline potential contract value or budget ranges, the comprehensive nature of the year-round janitorial services suggests a significant ongoing contract. The bid appears to be open to qualified janitorial service providers who can demonstrate capability to maintain the Wisconsin State Fair Park facilities. Potential bidders will need to carefully review Section 3.4.1 of the bid documentation for specific gate access requirements and facility location details. The contract seems structured as a comprehensive service agreement that will require robust facility maintenance capabilities across the Wisconsin State Fair Park's entire property.
Wisconsin 11/11/25, 2:00 PM 10/2/25, 1:00 AM Operation and Maintenance of Water Reclamation Infrastructure
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is soliciting proposals through RFQ P-3216 for a comprehensive ten-year contract to manage, operate, and maintain its water reclamation infrastructure across Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide full-service management of two primary water reclamation facilities: Jones Island and South Shore, covering 352 square miles across 29 municipalities. Key deliverables include 24/7 facility operations, regulatory compliance, wastewater treatment, biosolids production, preventive and corrective maintenance, and support for capital improvement projects. The evaluation criteria will weight proposals as follows: Pricing (60%), Company's Overall Approach (25%), Staffing and Training (10%), and Regional Partnership (5%). Critical deadlines include a pre-proposal meeting on November 6, 2025, proposal submissions due by January 30, 2026, potential contract approval in September 2026, and an operational start date of March 1, 2028, with a pre-operational transition period from contract date to operational start.
The procurement is restricted to firms previously designated as qualified proposers by MMSD, suggesting a selective procurement process. The contract requires substantial financial assurances, including a $6 million letter of credit and comprehensive insurance coverage with specific rating and limit requirements. Proposers must demonstrate capabilities in managing complex water infrastructure, including extensive environmental monitoring, energy management, and community engagement. The estimated annual fee structure includes a base fee covering most services, with additional fee-for-service work estimated at $3,000,000 annually and a unique cost-sharing model where the Company will share utility and chemical costs with a 60/40 split. While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed, the RFP emphasizes regional partnerships and suggests a commitment to local workforce development and supplier diversity.
Wisconsin 1/31/26, 12:00 AM 9/30/25, 9:00 PM Janitorial Services for Residence Halls at UW Milwaukee
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a comprehensive janitorial services contract for its residence halls, soliciting proposals through an online procurement platform. The contract, identified by the bid number 2025-MILFAC-00902-RFP, requires vendors to provide thorough cleaning and maintenance services for student housing facilities. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent website, with responses due by February 12, 2025. Potential vendors can submit questions directly through the procurement tool or via email to gillene@uwm.edu. Technical support for the bidding process is available through the Jaggaer Supplier Support team at 1-800-233-1121 Option 2, with guaranteed response times of one hour for login issues or within two to three business days for support ticket submissions. The procurement covers janitorial services specifically for residence halls, which likely includes routine cleaning, sanitation, waste management, and potentially specialized maintenance tasks required in student housing environments.
While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the solicitation, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive janitorial expertise and capability to service university residence facilities. The procurement appears to be open to qualified commercial janitorial service providers with proven track records in institutional cleaning. No specific incumbent vendor information is provided, and the exact budget range or contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation. Potential bidders will need to review the full bid documents on the procurement platform to understand any organizational restrictions, technical integration requirements, or specific qualifications needed for submission. Interested companies should carefully review all bid documents and prepare their proposals well in advance of the February 12, 2025 deadline, allowing time to resolve any potential technical submission challenges through the specified support channels.
Wisconsin 2/12/25, 3:00 PM 1/14/25, 1:00 AM