Plaque Fabrication & Installation - Eken Park

The City of Madison Parks Division is seeking quotations for a plaque fabrication and installation project at Eken Park, located at 2407 Coolidge Street in Madison, Wisconsin. The specific procurement involves creating and mounting a 6-inch by 8-inch cast bronze plaque with a cast bronze sign border, featuring a satin finish and dark brown leatherette or stipple background texture. The plaque will be blind-mounted to a large boulder approximately 36 inches in each dimension using masonry anchors. The solicitation was released on April 27, 2018, with quotation responses due by May 11, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders can submit quotes via email, mail, or fax, with the City anticipating project completion by July 1, 2018. The evaluation criteria will consider factors such as cost, quality, workmanship, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service capability. Technical questions should be directed to Kate Kane at (608) 261-9671, and procurement inquiries to Brian Pittelli at (608) 267-4969.

The procurement is subject to Federal Funds requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage obligations, with a minimum hourly wage of $10.35 per hour for 2018. Local vendors registered with the City of Madison will receive a scoring preference during evaluation. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days following the due date, and all prices must be delivered prices, FOB Madison, inclusive of shipping charges. While no specific budget range is provided, the City reserves the right to award the contract to the most advantageous bidder. The project is governed by Executive Order 13706, which requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were explicitly stated in the procurement documents.