Fire Station 14 Fitness Equipment - REBID

The City of Madison Finance Department, Purchasing Services, is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ #4759-0-2018-BP) on behalf of the Madison Fire Department to procure fitness equipment for Fire Station 14. The comprehensive procurement seeks commercial-grade fitness equipment, including a 14-foot two-station training/monkey rig with multiple attachments, specialized accessories (Olympic bars, battle ropes, bumper plates, kettlebells, wall balls, hex dumbbells), and specific brand-named equipment such as a functional trainer (Inspire FT-1), treadmill (STAR TRAC STRc), StairMaster (Gauntlet 8G), indoor cycle (Keiser M3 or M3i), rower (Concept-2 Model-D), physio-balls, BOSU balance trainers, benches, and a suspension trainer (TRX). The RFQ was released on November 19, 2018, with a quotation submission deadline of December 7, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST. Quotations can be submitted via email, mail, or fax, and must include shipping charges, delivery, and installation at 3201 Dairy Drive, Madison, Wisconsin. The City will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder, evaluating criteria including cost, quality, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service capability. Bidders may offer substitute items subject to City approval, and quotations remain binding for 90 days.

The RFQ indicates a local vendor preference purchasing policy, offering scoring preference to registered local suppliers as of the bid due date. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documents. The procurement allows bidders to accept partial orders for all or part of the listed items, providing flexibility in response. Technical questions should be directed to NicoleMarie Hall at (608) 266-4777, and procedural questions to Brian Pittelli at (608) 267-4969. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive list of equipment suggests a substantial investment in fitness infrastructure for the new Fire Station 14. The project timeline indicates equipment delivery and installation are expected no later than December 2018, with the station currently under construction. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements.