Building Supplies, Hardware, General Merchandise, and Related Products

The Wisconsin Technical Colleges Purchasing Consortium is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for Building Supplies, Hardware, General Merchandise, and Related Products across the state's technical college system. This procurement opportunity involves supplying various goods to 16 independent, publicly funded two-year technical college districts throughout Wisconsin. The RFB seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive building and hardware supplies for potential use by these educational institutions. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2025, with proposals due by September 23, 2025. While the specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided document, the procurement appears to be focused on establishing a broad supply contract for technical college districts, with vendors understanding that there is no guaranteed minimum purchase volume or financial commitment from any participating institution.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations based on the available information. The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) districts maintain complete discretion in utilizing consortium-initiated contracts, which means vendors should anticipate a competitive bidding environment without predetermined award guarantees. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation covers Racine County and specifically includes Kellnersville Village, suggesting a regional scope for potential contract implementation. While precise budget ranges are not specified, the broad nature of the procurement—covering building supplies, hardware, and general merchandise—implies a potentially significant contract value across multiple technical college districts in Wisconsin.