Detoxification Sauna

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Finance Department Purchasing Services, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ #4757-0-2018-BP) for a detoxification sauna for Fire Station 14. The procurement seeks an infrared sauna with specific technical requirements, including ultra-low/zero EMF far infrared heater panels, carbon panel heaters with 8-10 micron ratings, and constructed from cedar or hemlock materials. Key specifications include removable floor panels, triple-shielded commercial-grade wiring, stainless steel hardware, programmable control panels, interior lighting, and a five-year commercial warranty. The sauna must measure approximately 84 inches wide by 60 inches deep by 72 inches high, with delivery and installation expected by December 2018. The solicitation was released on October 9, 2018, with a submission deadline of October 23, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST. Quotations can be submitted via email, mail, or fax. The City will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder, evaluating factors such as cost, quality, warranty, delivery capability, past performance, and service reputation.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. However, the City offers a local vendor preference scoring for suppliers registered as of the bid due date, which may provide an advantage to local businesses. Bidders are encouraged to submit proposals even if they cannot fully meet all specifications, provided they include comprehensive descriptions of non-compliant items or proposed equivalents for City evaluation. The delivery location is specified as 3201 Dairy Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53716, with FOB Madison terms. While no specific budget range is mentioned in the documentation, the procurement is for a single detoxification sauna for a fire station. The solicitation suggests that the City is seeking a high-quality, commercially viable infrared sauna solution that meets the specific needs of the Madison Fire Department's Fire Station 14.