Pumping of Grease Traps and Catch Basins

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) is soliciting bids for a multi-year contract to provide pumping services for six grease traps and thirteen catch basins located across campus, with tank sizes ranging from 16 to 30,000 gallons and service frequencies varying from 1 to 12 times per year. The Request for Bid (RFB) 22-GW8151 was posted on April 11, 2022, with an optional site visit scheduled for April 21, 2022, at 10:00 AM. Bidder questions were due by April 25, 2022, at 4:30 PM, with answers posted around April 28, 2022. The bid submission deadline is May 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT, with electronic submissions accepted at bids@uwrf.edu. Contractors must demonstrate three years of documented experience in grease trap and catch basin pumping, hold appropriate Wisconsin licenses and certifications, provide three client references, and pass criminal background checks. The initial contract term runs three years with potential automatic renewal for two additional one-year terms, totaling five years. Award will be based on the lowest extended net total that best serves the University's interests, with pricing to be submitted on a per-trip basis and inclusive of all associated costs.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB), Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran-Owned Businesses (VB), with disabled veteran-owned businesses eligible for a 5% price preference. The contract is open not only to UWRF but also to other University of Wisconsin System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities through the Cooperative Purchasing Service. Bidders must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general and automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation as required by Wisconsin Statutes. Contractors must be capable of providing emergency services 24/7/365 with a 24-hour response time. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the contract's multi-year structure and comprehensive service requirements suggest a potentially significant value for the selected vendor. The bidding process includes strict compliance requirements, such as non-discrimination certifications, non-collusion attestations, and verification of manufacturing origins where applicable.