Industrial Grade Washing Machines

Walworth County, Wisconsin is seeking sealed quotes for a Request for Written Quote (RFWQ #18-101) to procure and install industrial-grade washing machines for the Lakeland Health Care Center. The procurement involves replacing three Milnor V-Series Model 30022 VRJ washing machines with 60-pound capacity cylinders, with one machine being replaced annually over three consecutive years (2018, 2019, and 2020). Vendors must provide comprehensive services including equipment removal, delivery, installation, start-up, commissioning, and on-site training. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in the industrial washer industry, maintain dealer authorization with repair and warranty capabilities, and employ factory-trained technicians with a minimum of five years installation experience. A mandatory pre-quotation site tour is scheduled for July 11, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., with questions due by July 18, 2018, at 3:30 p.m., and sealed written quotes due by July 25, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive vendor conforming to specifications, with evaluation based on quality and price.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Vendors must submit three references, manufacturer specification sheets, and a Certificate of Compliance. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation insurance (minimum $100,000), comprehensive general liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), and automobile liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), with Walworth County listed as an additional insured. Trade-in allowances will be offered for the existing equipment being replaced, with separate valuations for each year. While the exact budget is not specified, the procurement involves multiple industrial washing machines with comprehensive installation services. Vendors must comply with OSHA regulations, prevailing wage requirements, and safety standards. The contract term is three years, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2018, suggesting a potential multi-year commitment for the selected vendor.