HVAC Parts and Equipment, Ductwork, and Sheet Metal Supplies (#2023-UWMSN-00021-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting bids for HVAC Parts and Equipment, Ductwork, and Sheet Metal Supplies through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process, identified as event #2023-UWMSN-00021-RFB. The procurement encompasses 31 distinct lots of HVAC-related products from manufacturers including Carrier, Trane, Goodman Manufacturing, Rheem, and others, covering a comprehensive range of components such as door grilles, air valves, compressors, fan coils, furnaces, ductwork components, and specialized HVAC equipment. Bidders have the flexibility to submit unit prices for individual items or entire lots, with no requirement to bid on all items. The solicitation requires online submission through https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, with all questions directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. The bid was posted on November 15, 2023, with responses due by December 15, 2023. Bidders must provide unit prices for listed items, total lot prices, and may offer additional discounts on non-listed items from manufacturers' catalogs, with clear identification of discount percentages and applicable catalog information.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of supplying the specified HVAC parts and equipment. Bidders are required to specify which manufacturer price list column will serve as the "list price" for discount calculations when multiple price columns exist, and must provide comprehensive pricing details for each lot. While no specific award value or budget range was disclosed, the extensive list of products and manufacturers suggests a potentially significant contract value. The bid structure allows for flexible pricing strategies, with vendors able to propose discounts and catalog-based pricing. Interested suppliers must carefully complete the itemized bid list, ensuring accurate unit pricing, lot totals, and supplemental catalog discount information to be considered for the contract.