Hard Hose Traveling Irrigation Gun Unit (2025-UWMSN-00987-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking competitive bids for a Hard Hose Traveling Irrigation Gun Unit through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process, specifically identified by the event number 2025-UWMSN-00987-RFB. This procurement opportunity is located within Dane County and the City of Madison, with bids being solicited for a specialized irrigation equipment unit. The procurement was publicly posted on April 2, 2025, with a firm bid submission deadline of April 22, 2025. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SciQuest online bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. Potential bidders with questions are explicitly instructed to contact Mike Marean via email at mike.marean@wisc.edu. The procurement appears focused on acquiring a specific type of agricultural or landscaping irrigation equipment characterized as a "Hard Hose Traveling Irrigation Gun Unit," which suggests a mobile, self-propelled irrigation system designed for large-scale field or agricultural applications.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information are explicitly stated in the provided contract opportunity documentation. The procurement does not indicate specific restrictions on bidder qualifications beyond the requirement to submit a responsive bid through the designated online platform. While the potential award value is not disclosed, the specificity of the equipment type suggests this is a targeted procurement with potentially defined budget parameters. The procurement is directly managed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, indicating an institutional purchasing process for specialized agricultural or grounds maintenance equipment. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation details on the SciQuest platform and ensure compliance with all submission requirements and technical specifications for the Hard Hose Traveling Irrigation Gun Unit.