Metals-steel, aluminum, stainless (2026-UWMSN-01207-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is requesting competitive bids for the procurement of metals including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel materials through a formal Request for Bids (RFB) process designated as 2026-UWMSN-01207-RFB. This solicitation is open to qualified vendors capable of supplying various metal products to support the university's operational and educational needs. Bidders must submit their responses online through the ShopUW+ procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, and all inquiries regarding the solicitation must be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. The deadline for proposal submission is April 20, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately four weeks from the posting date of March 23, 2026 to prepare and submit their bids. While specific evaluation criteria, delivery schedules, and detailed specifications for the metal materials are not enumerated in the solicitation summary provided, standard procurement evaluation would typically consider factors such as pricing, quality, delivery capabilities, and vendor qualifications.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other protected classifications, suggesting this may be open to all qualified vendors meeting the university's requirements. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available solicitation information. Similarly, the specific award value or budget range for this metals procurement has not been disclosed in the summary materials. Interested vendors should access the full solicitation details through the ShopUW+ portal to obtain complete specifications, technical requirements, pricing instructions, and any additional terms and conditions governing the bid submission and award process.