8929-0-2020-TJ Bus Stop Shelters

The City of Madison Metro Transit issued Request for Bids #8929-0-2020-TJ to procure bus stop shelters designed to replace damaged units. The procurement seeks three specific shelter types, with detailed technical specifications requiring all metal components to be extruded aluminum (6063 T-52 alloy) in dark bronze Duranodic finish, featuring stainless steel fasteners and clear polycarbonate glazing. Structural requirements mandate roof assemblies capable of withstanding 75 MPH wind loads and supporting 40 pounds per square foot distributed load or 200 pounds concentrated load without permanent deformation. The shelters must include a five-year warranty against breakage and UV discoloration. Key submission deadlines included a question submission cut-off on February 21, 2020, with answers posted by February 28, 2020, and final bids due on March 6, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders were required to submit comprehensive pricing including delivery to the Metro Transit Building at 2414 Pennsylvania Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, with all-inclusive, fixed fees covering direct and indirect expenses.

The procurement included local vendor preference provisions, providing scoring advantages to registered local suppliers. Contractors employing fifteen or more employees and conducting $50,000 or more in annual business with the City must file an Affirmative Action Plan within thirty days of contract execution. Bidders were mandated to submit multiple forms including a Signature Affidavit, Receipt Checklist, Vendor Profile, Cost Proposal, and References. The City maintained a tax-exempt status and committed to paying invoices within thirty days of proper submission. Brasco International, Inc. was identified as the sole bidder, with all three shelter types priced identically at $4,765.00 per unit, including delivery fees. While specific contract duration was not explicitly detailed, the procurement process was designed to establish a replacement and maintenance contract for bus stop shelters. The City did not specify explicit set-aside designations beyond the local vendor preference mechanism.