Interior and Exterior Banner Signage (2024-UWMSN-00348-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for an Interior and Exterior Banner Signage procurement (Solicitation 2024-UWMSN-00348-RFB) covering two distinct lots of signage products and installation services. Lot 1 requires immediate delivery and installation of 74 light pole banners (48"h x 30"w), 6 bracket sets, 200 cable ties, 350 straps, 12 end caps, and 18 Bascom Hill pole banners (94"h x 36"w), with installation and removal services due on or before August 23, 2023. Lot 2 represents future as-needed purchases to establish a contractual framework for similar items. The contract term spans from the award date through May 31, 2026, with potential automatic two-year renewal. Bidders must submit net unit prices in U.S. dollars and demonstrate three years of prior experience providing similar services. The bid submission deadline was July 21, 2023, with all responses required to be entered online through the Jaggaer bidding platform. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid per item or lot, as determined to be in the University's best interest.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The University reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and may establish additional competitive quoting processes for individual orders. Contractors must maintain a minimum one-year warranty on all items and comply with criminal background check requirements. While no specific budget range was provided, the solicitation indicates that pricing must remain firm for 90 calendar days following bid opening, with subsequent price increase requests requiring 30 days' advance written notice and full documentation. The University can terminate the contract at any time with five days' written notice or immediately for performance failures. Current UW licensure is not mandatory for bid submission but will be required for contract award. Pricing for installation and removal services must be submitted as hourly rates, with all delivery to be FOB Destination, and the contractor responsible for packing, freight, insurance, and installation costs.