Re-bid Safety Netting for Goodman Softball 2024-UWMSN-00382-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a re-bid procurement for safety netting at the Goodman Softball field, identified by the solicitation number 2024-UWMSN-00382-RFB. The procurement seeks a vendor to purchase and install safety netting extensions for the existing backstop structure, with a focus on engineering compatibility and structural integrity. Bidders must submit their responses electronically through the ShopUW+ procurement portal by August 25, 2023, with all inquiries directed to Dana Casey via email at dana.casey@wisc.edu. The University has specified that while stamped engineering documentation is not required prior to bid submission, they reserve the right to request professional engineer review of the proposed netting system to ensure safety standards are met. Bidders are responsible for designing a system compatible with existing infrastructure and must demonstrate the structural capacity to withstand normal wear and weather conditions. The procurement process requires vendors to work with the existing backstop net system, utilizing as-built plans provided by the University to inform their proposals.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for safety netting installation. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the University will provide as-built plans of the current backstop net system to support bidder proposal development. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the project. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence in designing and installing safety netting systems that can integrate with the existing infrastructure at the Goodman Softball field. The University's approach suggests a preference for vendors with expertise in sports facility infrastructure modifications, particularly those capable of designing netting solutions that meet structural and safety requirements without requiring extensive modifications to the existing backstop structure.