Milking Parlor Supplies and Maintenance (2023-UWMSN-00340-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive Milking Parlor Supplies and Maintenance contract, designated by the procurement number 2023-UWMSN-00340-RFB. The procurement seeks vendors capable of providing specialized supplies and maintenance services specifically for milking parlor operations. Interested vendors must submit their responses exclusively through the online bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, ensuring all documentation and proposals are electronically submitted. The solicitation was publicly posted on July 6, 2023, with a firm response deadline of July 26, 2023. Potential vendors with questions about the procurement are instructed to contact Mike Marean directly via email at mike.marean@wisc.edu, who will serve as the primary point of contact for clarifications or additional information regarding the bid specifications.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified suppliers specializing in milking parlor equipment and maintenance services. The contract appears to be focused on supporting the University of Wisconsin-Madison's agricultural or research facilities, suggesting a targeted procurement for specialized agricultural infrastructure and equipment maintenance. No specific budget range or estimated contract value was included in the available documentation. Vendors interested in participating must demonstrate technical capabilities, relevant industry experience, and the ability to meet the university's specific milking parlor supply and maintenance requirements. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation on the specified online bidding platform to ensure full compliance with the solicitation's requirements and specifications.