Classroom Mills and Lathes for the University of Wisconsin Platteville

The University of Wisconsin-Shared Services, acting on behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, is seeking to procure classroom mills and lathes for the new Sesquicentennial Hall, a 200,000 square foot engineering and computer science complex. The procurement, designated as bid number PLT-23-8139-B, involves purchasing specialized manufacturing equipment, primarily from Tormach, including two 1100MX Mills, one 15L Slant-PRO CNC Lathe, and associated accessories like enclosure kits, tool changers, and controllers. Bidders are permitted to submit alternative manufacturer equipment, provided they can demonstrate equivalent specifications through detailed documentation. The University will serve as the sole evaluator of equipment equivalency. Key procurement dates include a bid questions deadline of July 12, 2022, with answers posted by July 15, 2022, and a bid submission deadline of July 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. The initial contract term runs from the award date through June 30, 2023, with potential automatic one-year renewals extending through June 30, 2027.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The University reserves the right to require oral presentations, product demonstrations, or site visits, with potential bid rejection for non-participation. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term and include all applicable governmental and educational discounts. Delivery will be DDP-UWPLT (Delivery Duty Paid) to UW-Platteville, with the bidder responsible for all associated duties, taxes, and customs clearances. Award will be made to the lowest total bid price from a responsive and responsible bidder deemed in the University's best interest. Equipment ownership transfers upon commissioning, with a one-year warranty. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement allows for potential purchases by other eligible entities including UW System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities. Payment terms are set at Net 30 upon acceptance of goods and services, with the University emphasizing that estimated quantities are for bidding purposes only and do not guarantee specific purchase volumes.