General Moving Services Requiring Rigging & Cranes, & Biological Safety Cabinets (2026-UWMSN-01261-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting competitive bids for general moving services requiring rigging, cranes, and biological safety cabinets under ShopUW+ Event Number 2026-UWMSN-01261-RFB. This procurement is being conducted on behalf of the State of Wisconsin and impacts Dane County and Madison City jurisdictions. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors capable of providing specialized moving services that involve heavy rigging equipment and crane operations, as well as the handling and relocation of biological safety cabinets, which are critical laboratory equipment requiring specialized expertise and care. Bidders must demonstrate competency in managing complex moving operations that involve significant equipment and specialized safety protocols. All bid submissions must be entered online through the ShopUW+ portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, with a deadline for bid submission on June 11, 2026. Interested vendors with questions regarding the procurement requirements must direct inquiries to Caleb Hall at caleb.hall@wisc.edu.

The solicitation materials do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types at this time. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements have been identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the posted materials. Prospective bidders should consult the complete solicitation documents available through the ShopUW+ portal for comprehensive details regarding evaluation criteria, technical specifications, insurance and bonding requirements, and any other compliance or qualification standards that may apply to this procurement.