Chiller Maintenance and Repair Services

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking bids for chiller maintenance and repair services through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process. The solicitation, identified by procurement number 2025-MILFAC-00982-RFB, covers comprehensive engineering services and materials for maintaining and repairing chillers at the UW Milwaukee campus. The bid encompasses scheduled maintenance visits, contractual work, and additional authorized services that will be purchased on a time and materials basis. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically through the https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent platform, with strict adherence to online submission requirements. The bid was posted on March 27, 2025, with a firm submission deadline of April 17, 2025. Vendors are strongly advised to prepare and submit their bids early to account for potential technical setup issues or portal complications. Technical support for bid submission is available through the Jaggaer Supplier Support team at 1-800-233-1121 Option 2, with guaranteed response times of one hour for login issues and two to three business days for general support inquiries.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, vendors should anticipate standard state procurement guidelines for participation. The solicitation indicates UWM's intent to enter a contract with a single successful bidder for the chiller maintenance services. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in engineering services, specifically related to chiller maintenance and repair. The procurement appears to be structured as an annual or multi-year contract, though exact contract duration is not specified in the provided documentation. Vendors should carefully review the front cover sheet of the bid document for additional details on potential contract value, performance expectations, and specific technical requirements. Interested firms must ensure they can navigate the Shop@UW+ procurement system and meet all technical and operational requirements for service delivery. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, interested vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive maintenance services with potential for both scheduled and emergency repair work.