Commodity Contract for One (1) Heated Aqueous Spray Washer

The City of Milwaukee is seeking a Commodity Contract for one (1) Heated Aqueous Spray Washer for the Milwaukee Fire Department's Repair Shop, located at 1900 W. Fiebrantz Ave. The procurement is specific to City of Milwaukee Specification No. 43-A-40, dated 08/06/2025, and covers an industrial parts cleaning machine with precise technical requirements. The equipment must have external dimensions of 42" x 42" x 77", a minimum cleaning capacity of 2000 lbs. per load, adjustable wash cycle times between 5-90 minutes, and a temperature range up to 180F. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Bonfire Portal by Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM CT, with any questions to be submitted at least five business days prior to the bid closing date. Evaluation will be based on the comprehensive specification, which includes detailed requirements for spray systems, construction, control systems, power requirements, and integrated features like a waste tank and customizable parts racks.

The City encourages participation from Local Business Enterprises (LBE), Milwaukee-Made/County-Made/American-Made Goods providers, and Socially Responsible Contractors (SRC). While no mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation is specified, the city strongly recommends utilizing Milwaukee SBE firms for supplementary services. Bidders must possess authorized distributor status and demonstrate experience with the specified equipment. The manufacturer is required to provide a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty, with capabilities for on-site repairs and maintenance. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating a Commercial General Liability policy with $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, and additional specific coverage limits. The contract offers a cooperative purchasing option, potentially allowing other local government entities in Southeastern Wisconsin to extend the contract pricing. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is for a single unit of specialized industrial equipment for the Milwaukee Fire Department.