Custom Packaging and Shipping Materials (2023-UWMSN-00077-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a Request for Bid (RFB) #2023-UWMSN-00077-RFB to procure custom packaging and shipping materials through the ShopUW+ procurement portal. The solicitation covers materials for the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH), located in Dane County, specifically in Madison. Potential bidders are required to submit their responses online through the designated procurement platform by February 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM CT. An optional site visit was available on February 7, 8, and 9, 2023, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, allowing interested vendors to view current items in use at 21 N Park Street, Madison, Wisconsin. Interested bidders must reserve their site visit in advance by emailing Hallee Kox, who will confirm the scheduled time within one business day. The procurement process includes a structured timeline for questions, with written inquiries accepted until February 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM CT, and answers to be posted by February 15, 2023. Drawings and photographs of the required items are available in the original RFB document attachments.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of providing the required custom packaging and shipping materials. While no incumbent vendor information was disclosed, the RFB suggests that potential bidders should be prepared to match or exceed the current packaging and shipping material specifications used by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the contract. Interested vendors must carefully review the attached documentation, including the detailed specifications and drawings, to ensure their ability to meet the university's requirements. All bid responses must be comprehensive and submitted through the online ShopUW+ procurement portal, with careful attention to the specified submission guidelines and deadlines.