Forklift and Scissor Lift

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of a forklift and a scissor lift through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process. The solicitation, identified by bid number 2024-UWEAU-00712-RFB, is specifically targeting equipment acquisition for the university's operational needs. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SciQuest bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. The key procurement dates include the RFB issuance on June 13, 2024, with vendor questions due by June 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Anticipated responses to vendor questions will be posted on June 28, 2024, with final bid submissions required by July 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Potential bidders are strictly prohibited from discussing the RFB with individuals outside the designated procurement contact, Shelle Gholson, whose email is PURCHASING@UWEC.EDU, with violation potentially resulting in bidder disqualification.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are explicitly noted in the procurement documentation, the opportunity appears to be open to qualified equipment suppliers capable of providing industrial material handling equipment. The solicitation covers Florence County within Wisconsin's jurisdictional boundaries, though the procurement is being conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the available documentation. The procurement appears focused on acquiring specific material handling equipment (a forklift and scissor lift) to support the university's operational requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete bidding documentation and ensure compliance with all submission requirements, technical specifications, and procedural guidelines outlined in the RFB.