Furnish Metal Doors and Hardware

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking bids for the furnishing of metal doors and hardware through a Request for Bid (RFB) designated as D21-031-O. The procurement specifically requires the supply of 56 line items including welded and KD metal door frames, metal doors in various dimensions, exit devices, mortise locks, closers, hinges, weather stripping, and thresholds from specific manufacturers such as Von Duprin, Corbin, LCN, Hager, Select, and Reese. The contract requires bidders to be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or dealers with at least three years of business experience and the capability to provide manufacturer's warranty, service, and repair. The bid was originally released on April 7, 2021, with a deadline for questions on April 15, 2021, at noon, and the initial bid due date was April 22, 2021, at 2:00 PM, later amended to April 29, 2021. Evaluation will be conducted on a total cost basis, with the award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Delivery requirements include a 10-working day timeframe from order placement, with goods to be delivered to UWM's facility in Glendale, Wisconsin.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions favoring Minority Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, allowing these certified vendors to win the contract if their bid is within 5% of the lowest bid. The contract will be awarded for an initial three-year period with potential for two additional one-year extensions by mutual consent. Successful bidders must maintain commercial liability insurance with a minimum of one million dollars and comply with Wisconsin worker's compensation statutes. Pricing must remain firm for the initial one-year period, with potential price escalations of up to 10% per year thereafter, subject to documented justification. While no specific contract value is listed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement spanning 56 line items suggests a significant potential contract value. The bid requires electronic submission via email to uwmbids@uwm.edu and mandates completion of all required forms, including the RFB Cover Sheet, Bid Response, and any exceptions to contract terms.