Commodity contract for one (1) heavy duty hydraulic pipe and tube bender

The City of Milwaukee, located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, is seeking to procure one (1) Heavy Duty Hydraulic Pipe and Tube Bender for its Fire Department through Bid #21278. The specification (43-A-41 dated 07/29/2025) requires a comprehensive hydraulic pipe bender capable of bending steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys with specific technical requirements. The equipment must handle pipe/tube diameters up to 3 inches, bend up to 180 degrees, and have an adjustable bending radius between 3-12 inches. The machine should feature a 7 HP electric motor, foot pedal control, emergency stop button, multiple die sets, and optional mandrel bending attachments. The bid is scheduled to close on September 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM CT, with electronic submissions required through the Bonfire portal. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, determined by multiplying quoted unit price by quantity, with delivery specified to the MFD Repair Shop at 1900 W Fiebrantz Ave., Milwaukee, WI.

While no mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirements are specified, the City encourages SBE firm involvement for supplementary services. The procurement allows potential price extension to other V.A.L.U.E. members in Southeastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Milwaukee Public Schools. Vendors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability coverage and naming the City of Milwaukee as an additional insured. The successful vendor must provide a manufacturer's warranty covering parts and labor for a minimum of one year and demonstrate on-site repair capabilities. Though no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves a specialized piece of heavy industrial equipment estimated to weigh approximately 1,200 lbs and measuring roughly 76" x 52" x 36". Vendors must submit a completed 2024 W-9 form and meet all specified technical, operational, and administrative requirements to be considered for the contract.