Bidirectional Amplifiers Study and Installation Services (2024-UWMSN-00381-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for Bidirectional Amplifiers Study and Installation Services through solicitation number 2024-UWMSN-00381-RFB. The procurement involves purchasing and installing bidirectional amplifiers (DAS systems) across campus, with the first identified project being Lot 83 at the Fluno Center Garage. The scope encompasses new projects and installations, explicitly excluding upgrades to existing deficient systems. Vendors are required to design DAS systems compatible with Motorola portable radios (APX4000, APX6000, and APX8000 models) and will be responsible for comprehensive project-specific installations. Bid responses must be submitted online through the SciQuest platform by January 22, 2024, with all questions directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. Pricing will be based on an itemized bid list, and awarded vendors must submit detailed quotes for each project following post-award testing and shop drawing submissions. No formal site visit is scheduled, but interested vendors may independently view the Lot 83 location during regular parking hours.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement process appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting technical specifications. Each project installation is anticipated to be a separate quote-to-order engagement, suggesting potential opportunities for multiple vendors. Material costs including conduit, wiring, and couplers will be incorporated into project-specific quotes rather than the initial bid submission. The documentation does not specify a precise budget range or total contract value, but the complexity of designing DAS systems for a university campus implies a potentially significant investment. Post-award testing of buildings and DAS systems will be conducted as part of the overall project scope, indicating a comprehensive and detailed evaluation process for selected vendors. The University's specific technical requirements, such as compatibility with Motorola portable radio models, suggest a preference for vendors with specialized telecommunications infrastructure experience.