HVAC, Plumbing, and Steam Fitting Services

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UW-Eau Claire) is seeking competitive bids for HVAC, Plumbing, and Steam Fitting Services to supplement campus facilities management resources. The solicitation (EG-219083) covers a comprehensive range of technical services including high/low pressure systems testing, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance; welding; sheet metal fabrication; installation and assembly; calibration; and part replacement for pumps, motors, piping, valves, and steam traps. Mandatory qualifications for bidders include ten years of experience providing services to commercial and institutional entities, employment of at least ten workers experienced in these trades, possession of a State of Wisconsin Master HVAC/Plumbing/Steam Fitter Certificate, and submission of three client references from comparable institutions. The bid was issued on October 28, 2020, with written questions due by November 2, 2020, and final bids due on November 10, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total extended rate for all trades, with percent markup used as a tiebreaker, and the initial contract term will run from the date of award through November 10, 2023, with two potential one-year renewals.

Bidders may claim minority business enterprise or disabled veteran-owned business preferences if certified through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. The solicitation requires contractors to provide criminal background checks, maintain commercial liability insurance with a minimum of one million dollars coverage, and obtain worker's compensation insurance. Contractors must also certify that materials are manufactured in the United States to the greatest extent possible and that they are not engaged in prohibited boycotts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the University does not guarantee any specific quantity or dollar amount of work and reserves the right to issue separate bids as deemed in its best interest. Wisconsin municipalities may potentially utilize this state contract through cooperative purchasing, contingent upon vendor agreement. The contract allows for price increases after the initial term, requiring written submission thirty days prior to the next contract term with fully documented cost justifications.