Forklift and Scissor Lift

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is conducting a competitive bid solicitation for the procurement of a forklift and a scissor lift through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement is specific to Florence County and will be managed through the online bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. Key procurement dates include the RFB issuance on June 12, 2024, with vendor questions due by June 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time, and anticipated responses to questions to be posted on June 28, 2024. The final bid responses are due on July 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Interested vendors must submit all documentation electronically through the specified online platform and direct any questions exclusively to Shelle Gholson at PURCHASING@UWEC.EDU. The solicitation strictly prohibits discussions about the RFB with individuals outside the designated contact, with potential disqualification for non-compliance.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears to be an open competitive bid without noted limitations on vendor participation. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the procurement involves two specific pieces of material handling equipment: a forklift and a scissor lift. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide detailed specifications, pricing, and compliance documentation for these equipment types. The procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to submission guidelines and direct communication through the designated procurement contact. Vendors interested in responding to this opportunity must carefully review all requirements and ensure complete electronic submission through the specified online bidding platform by the stated deadline.