Laboratory fume hoods (2026-UWMSN-01231-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of laboratory fume hoods through a formal request for bids (RFB) process identified as ShopUW+ EVENT #2026-UWMSN-01231-RFB. This solicitation was posted on March 20, 2026, with a mandatory deadline for bid submission on April 13, 2026. Interested vendors must submit all bid responses exclusively through the online platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. The laboratory fume hoods being procured are essential safety equipment for university laboratory operations, designed to protect personnel and the environment by containing and exhausting hazardous fumes and particulates. While specific technical specifications, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria are accessible through the online bidding portal, potential bidders should direct all inquiries and clarification requests to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu to ensure timely responses before the April 13, 2026 deadline.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of vendors, including disadvantaged enterprise certifications or minority-owned business classifications. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or references to existing laboratory fume hood infrastructure requiring integration have been provided in the available materials. Similarly, the posted information does not disclose a specific budget range, award value, or estimated quantity of fume hoods to be procured. Prospective bidders should consult the complete RFB documentation on the ShopUW+ platform for comprehensive details regarding budget parameters, quantity requirements, technical specifications, delivery schedules, and any other material terms and conditions governing this procurement opportunity.