Reusable Custom Printed Water Bottle for the WI Union (2024-UWMSN-00597-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for reusable custom printed water bottles for the WI Union through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process, formally identified as solicitation 2024-UWMSN-00597-RFB. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically through the ShopUW+ platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin by the specified due date of March 26, 2024. All questions related to the solicitation must be directed exclusively to Dave Brinkmeier at brinkmeier@wisc.edu. The procurement appears to be a first-time bid for custom water bottles, indicating the university is seeking a new supplier for branded, reusable water bottles to be used in the Wisconsin Union. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, vendors can expect standard procurement assessments likely focused on product quality, customization capabilities, pricing, and delivery timelines.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or vendor restrictions are explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. The solicitation does not indicate incumbent vendors or existing contractual relationships for this water bottle procurement. Similarly, no precise budget range or award value is specified in the available materials. Potential bidders should anticipate standard competitive bidding protocols and be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to produce high-quality, custom-printed reusable water bottles that meet the University of Wisconsin-Madison's specifications. Interested vendors should carefully review all bid documents, prepare comprehensive proposals that highlight their manufacturing capabilities, customization options, pricing structure, and ability to meet the university's specific branding and quality requirements.