Purchase and Installation of Synthetic Turf for West Side Athletic Fields (2026-UWMSN-01293-RFP)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 2026-UWMSN-01293-RFP) for the purchase and installation of synthetic turf for West Side Athletic Fields. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide both the synthetic turf materials and professional installation services for the university's athletic facilities. Proposals must be submitted online through the ShopUW+ procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, with a deadline of March 27, 2026. The solicitation was posted on March 13, 2026. All questions regarding this opportunity must be directed to Marty Rostermundt at marty.rostermundt@wisc.edu. Vendors should anticipate that evaluation criteria will likely include proposal quality, cost competitiveness, installation timeline, product warranty, and relevant experience with similar athletic field projects, though specific evaluation weighting was not detailed in the available documentation.

The provided documentation does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories, nor does it identify any incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requirements that bidders must integrate with. No budget range or estimated contract value was disclosed in the available materials. Interested vendors should review the complete RFP documentation on the ShopUW+ portal for comprehensive details regarding technical specifications, performance requirements, any applicable preferences or restrictions, and financial parameters that may not have been included in this summary announcement.