Athletic and General use Lockers

The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Athletics Department is conducting a competitive bid (EG-21-0002) for the procurement and installation of 795 blue lockers across three locations in the McPhee Physical Education Center. The project requires 298 athletic lockers in three ventilated sizes (80 units of 12x12x72, 186 units of 18x12x72, and 32 units of 24x12x72) with legs, and 497 general use louver-style lockers (382 single tier and 115 double tier) measuring 12x12x72 inches. All lockers must be fabricated from 14-gauge prime steel, welded construction, and match Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue color. Key procurement dates include written questions due by October 19, 2021, paint samples due by October 21, 2021, and final bids due on October 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Evaluation criteria focus on lowest extended net total bid, with contractors required to provide comprehensive installation services including field measurements, delivery, setup, and debris removal. The initial contract term runs from execution through November 1, 2022, with potential automatic renewals for four additional one-year terms through October 31, 2026.

The procurement encourages participation from diverse vendors, specifically Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB), and Veteran-Owned Businesses (VB), though no mandatory set-asides exist. Bidders must maintain commercial liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and list the Board of Regents as an additional insured party. Contractors are required to provide three client references from comparable institutions served within the past three years and maintain manufacturer-trained personnel for installation and maintenance. The University reserves the right to extend the contract to other University of Wisconsin System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in locker infrastructure, with pricing to be submitted on an itemized bid list using net unit pricing. Bidders must commit to firm pricing for one year, with potential cost increases limited to documented expenses submitted 60 days prior to renewal periods.