Air Compressor & Pump Maintenance & Minor Repairs

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking bids for preventive maintenance and minor repair services for air compressors and pumps located at the UWO Heating Plant. The procurement is structured as a Request for Bid (RFB) with services divided into three distinct lots: Lot 1 covers annual services estimated at ten hours, Lot 2 addresses minor repair labor costs for weekday, weekend, and holiday services, and Lot 3 allows for a ten percent markup on materials and equipment. Qualified contractors must demonstrate expertise in servicing centrifugal, rotary screw, and reciprocating air compressors, with technicians required to have comprehensive knowledge of OSHA safety standards including fall hazard protection, confined space entry, and electrical work practices. The bid requires a one-day or less response time for service calls, with bids due on March 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, and written questions accepted until March 19, 2024. The contract term will extend from the award date through two years, with potential automatic renewal for two additional one-year terms unless either party provides ninety days' written notice prior to expiration.

The procurement includes specific requirements for vendor qualifications, with mandatory insurance coverage including worker's compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB) preferences of up to five percent are available to certified bidders, with the University reserving the right to award to multiple contractors. Single jobs are limited to a maximum cost of $30,000 under Wisconsin Limited Trades policies, and all work must be performed within the United States. Contractors must comply with Wisconsin statutory requirements regarding boycott certification, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action plans for contracts exceeding $50,000. The University may conduct a six-month trial period before finalizing the award, and all pricing must remain firm throughout the contract term. Delivery must be F.O.B. Destination Installed, with contractors responsible for all associated costs including packing, freight, insurance, setup, and disposal.