Dish Machine System (2026-UWMSN-01106-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking competitive bids for a Flight Type Dishwasher Dish Machine System through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process with the solicitation number 2026-UWMSN-01106-RFB. This procurement opportunity is specifically located in Dane County and the city of Madison, Wisconsin, with all bid responses required to be submitted electronically through the https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent platform. The procurement is focused on acquiring a comprehensive dish machine system, likely for institutional food service operations within the university. Potential bidders must submit their proposals by October 22, 2025, which is the official closing date for the solicitation. Any questions regarding the bid must be exclusively directed to Trisha Wilson via email at tawilson2@wisc.edu, who serves as the designated point of contact for this procurement process. The bid represents a structured procurement approach typical of state educational institution purchasing protocols, emphasizing transparent and competitive vendor selection.

While specific details about set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, standard state procurement practices often include provisions for minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid without apparent pre-qualification limitations on bidder types. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was disclosed in the original solicitation. The electronic submission requirement through the SciQuest platform suggests a modern, standardized procurement approach that facilitates broad vendor participation while maintaining rigorous submission standards. Interested vendors should carefully review all online documentation and ensure full compliance with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's procurement guidelines and technical specifications for the dish machine system.