Commercial Edge Bander Machine for BCE Wood Fabrication Shop

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), on behalf of the Bureau of Correctional Enterprises (BCE), is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and installation of a heavy-duty commercial automated edge bander machine intended for the Wood Fabrication shop at Fox Lake Correctional Institution in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. The procurement encompasses not only the machine itself but also delivery, installation, operator and maintenance training, comprehensive service and parts support, manufacturer warranty, and extended warranty coverage. The edge bander machine will serve as a replacement for the facility's existing woodworking equipment, with the contract requiring full integration into current operations at the specified location (W10237 Lake Emily Road, Fox Lake, Wisconsin 53933). Bidders must demonstrate capability to provide all listed deliverables and services, though specific technical qualifications and evaluation criteria were not detailed in the available documentation. The posting date for this opportunity is April 23, 2026, with a firm bid due date of May 20, 2026.

The documentation provided does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions limiting eligible bidders to particular organization types. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information was identified in the available materials. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the procurement notice. Interested bidders should obtain the complete solicitation documents directly from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to identify any additional requirements, technical specifications, evaluation methodology, or financial parameters that may govern this procurement and influence their proposal development and submission strategy.