Spot Robot with Arm (2023-UWMSN-00309-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of a Spot Robot with Arm, specifically a Boston Dynamics Spot Robot with Arm, under event number 2023-UWMSN-00309-RFB. This solicitation is being administered through the ShopUW+ bidding portal and covers jurisdictions including Dane County and Madison City in Wisconsin. The procurement is for a single robotic unit with precise specifications, with the university explicitly stating that no equal or substitute products will be accepted. Interested vendors must submit their responses online through the designated platform by June 15, 2023. All inquiries related to the solicitation must be directed to Mike Marean via email at mike.marean@wisc.edu, with questions needing to be submitted through the appropriate channels. The RFB requires vendors to provide a comprehensive bid that meets the exact specifications of the Boston Dynamics Spot Robot with Arm, demonstrating a need for precise technological capabilities that align with the university's specific operational requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of providing the exact Boston Dynamics Spot Robot with Arm model. While the procurement documents do not specify a precise budget range or award value, the specificity of the robotic platform suggests a potentially significant investment in specialized technological equipment. The procurement is being conducted through the State of Wisconsin's standard procurement process, which typically implies adherence to state purchasing guidelines and potential evaluation criteria based on technical specifications, vendor capability, and compliance with bid requirements. Given the specialized nature of the robotic system being procured, potential vendors would likely need to demonstrate technical expertise, ability to provide the exact specified model, and capacity to support the university's potential research or operational needs for the Spot Robot with Arm.