Computer Room Cooling Equipment 2023-UWMSN-00341-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for Computer Room Cooling Equipment under solicitation number 2023-UWMSN-00341-RFB. The procurement seeks the purchase and installation of specialized cooling equipment for computer facilities, with specific requirements detailed in specification document 23 81 26 - Computer Room Cooling Units. Vendors are expected to provide cooling units with functional verification testing as outlined in specification section 23 08 00, though without requiring extensive laboratory-level testing. The University's in-house trades will be responsible for equipment placement, field wiring, and piping between equipment. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SciQuest online platform by September 1, 2023, with any questions directed to Brad Bauman via email at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. Potential bidders must be approved manufacturers, approved distributors, or other qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and installation requirements.

The solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the available documentation. While precise budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized computer room cooling infrastructure, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The project requires vendors to demonstrate technical competence in computer room cooling equipment installation and functional testing. Interested parties must complete their submissions through the designated online bidding platform, indicating a structured and standardized procurement process. The University has structured the procurement to allow for competitive bidding while maintaining specific technical standards for the cooling equipment. Vendors will need to carefully review the specification documents, particularly section 23 81 26, to ensure compliance with the technical requirements for computer room cooling units.