Single Screw Industrial Grinder for Grinding Cheese (2026-UWMSN-01102-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a Single Screw Industrial Grinder specifically designed for cheese grinding, identified by the solicitation number 2026-UWMSN-01102-RFB. The procurement is occurring within Dane County and the City of Madison, with all bid responses required to be submitted electronically through the https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent platform. The key deliverable is a specialized industrial grinder capable of processing cheese with precise grinding specifications, targeting enhanced food processing capabilities for the university's facilities. The solicitation was posted on October 23, 2025, with a firm bid submission deadline of November 6, 2025. Potential bidders with technical questions are directed to contact Dave Whooley via email at dwhooley@wisc.edu, who will likely serve as the primary point of communication for this procurement process. Vendors must carefully review all specifications and ensure complete compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the bidding documents.

No specific set-aside designations or restricted vendor classifications were explicitly mentioned in the provided procurement notice. While the solicitation does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises, standard state procurement practices often encourage diverse vendor participation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition for a specialized industrial food processing asset. Though no specific budget range was disclosed, industrial food processing equipment of this nature typically represents a significant capital investment, potentially ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on specific technical capabilities and manufacturer specifications. The procurement is being conducted through the University of Wisconsin-Madison's purchasing system, suggesting adherence to standard state procurement protocols and potential integration with existing university food processing infrastructure.