Outdoor metal furniture for the UW-madison wisconsin union(UW-MAD)[22-5064]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services is seeking bids for outdoor metal furniture for the UW-Madison Wisconsin Union through Request for Bid (RFB) 22-5064. The procurement is divided into four lots, including full-size terrace furniture (Lot 3) and souvenir items (Lot 4), with specific quantities of chairs, tables, bar stools, cocktail tables, and chair backs. Lot 3 includes 45 standard terrace tables, 320 terrace chairs, 25 bar stools, 10 cocktail tables, and 200 chair backs, while Lot 4 comprises 1,600 mini terrace chairs, 675 mini terrace tables, and 3,350 terrace coasters. Bidders must be in the metal furniture business for at least five years, be original manufacturers or authorized distributors with service capabilities, and provide three client references. The bid was posted on April 29, 2021, with written questions due by May 6, 2021, and bids due by May 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Submissions must be emailed to bids@bussvc.wisc.edu, with the RFB number and vendor name in the subject line. The initial contract term will run from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with potential automatic renewals for four additional one-year terms.

The contract includes specific set-aside and diversity requirements, with goals of awarding at least 5% to certified Minority Business Enterprises and 1% to Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses where feasible. Successful bidders for Lots 3 and 4 must pay royalties of 5% to the Memorial Union Building Association (MUBA) and 12% quarterly to Fermata Partners, along with detailed sales summary reports. The contract is contingent upon criminal background checks for contractor employees with regular contact with children. Bidders must certify non-debarment status and comply with affirmative action and nondiscrimination requirements. Pricing must be submitted as firm net unit prices, with delivery charges borne by the Contractor, and prices remaining firm for the initial contract term. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple lots of outdoor furniture with precise quantity specifications. The University qualifies for governmental and educational discounts, which must be reflected in unit pricing, and non-listed related items should be available at a single percentage discount from the manufacturer's catalog or price list.