Electrical Supplies (UW-MAD)[20-5157]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services is soliciting bids for electrical supplies on behalf of the Department of Facilities, Planning & Management. The procurement focuses on electrical components from two primary manufacturers: Cutler Hammer and Allen Bradley, with 16 line items for Cutler Hammer products and 10 line items for Allen Bradley products. Specific components include circuit breakers, disconnects, contactors, motor starters, and drives, with estimated quantities ranging from 1 to 90 units per item. Bidders must submit firm net unit prices for listed items and provide a percentage discount for non-listed related items, with all prices quoted FOB Destination. Written questions were due by December 16, 2019, and sealed bids were required to be received by 2:00 PM CST on January 3, 2020. The initial contract term will run from January 15, 2020, through December 31, 2023, with potential automatic renewal for two additional one-year terms, contingent on 90-day written notice prior to contract expiration.

The contract includes specific set-aside requirements for disadvantaged businesses, strongly encouraging bidders to award at least 5% of contract value to certified Minority Business Enterprises and 1% to certified Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. Bidders must register on Wisconsin's VendorNet system and maintain $1 million in commercial liability and property damage insurance. The estimated annual contract value is $65,000, with award determination based on lowest net line item or lot total prices that best serve the University's interests. Potential preferences will be given to certified MBE and DVB firms submitting qualified bids within 5% of the apparent low bid. The contract will be available for use by other University of Wisconsin System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities. Contractors must be prepared to accept orders through multiple methods, including electronic commerce and purchasing cards, and comply with University requirements for employee identification, delivery schedules, environmental sustainability, and nondiscrimination provisions.