Man Lift Truck Inspections, Maintenance, Repairs and Rentals

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking a contractor for comprehensive man lift truck inspections, maintenance, repairs, and rentals across multiple campus facilities. The procurement involves annual OSHA and ANSI-compliant inspections for ten aerial lift models, including Z-JLG, Z-Up-Right, Genie, Skyjack, and other makes, distributed across locations such as Curtin Hall, Engelmann Hall, Klotsche Center, and several other university buildings. Bidders must provide hourly labor rates for repairs, inspection pricing, rental costs, and a percentage markup on parts. The contractor is required to be an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or manufacturer-authorized dealer with a minimum of three years in the same business, and must offer a one-year warranty against workmanship and material defects. Key performance requirements include acknowledging service calls by end of business on the same day they are received, completing repairs within five working days, and performing all work on-site unless explicit written permission is granted for removal. The bid was released on March 17, 2021, with questions due by March 25, 2021, at noon, and bid submissions required by April 5, 2021, at 2:00 PM via email to uwmbids@uwm.edu.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises, with potential preferences for certified minority business enterprises, disabled veteran-owned businesses, and work centers employing persons with severe disabilities. Bidders must complete the DOA-3832 Bidder Required Form, which requires submission of three company references and includes certifications about independent bid preparation and non-collusion. The contract will have an initial one-year term with two automatic one-year renewals, unless either party provides 30 days' notice of non-renewal. Price increases are limited to 10% annually and require written documentation of industry-wide market changes. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the contract covers comprehensive lift truck services including daily, weekly, and monthly rentals for 45-foot and 60-foot lifts. The University reserves the right to combine line item awards to reduce administrative costs and will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder using an undisclosed evaluation formula. Bidders are also given the optional opportunity to participate in Wisconsin's Cooperative Purchasing Service, which would allow municipalities to purchase from the contract without additional bidding.