Steam Trap Surveying and Repair Services (#2024-UWMSN-00454-RFB).

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking competitive bids for Steam Trap Surveying and Repair Services through solicitation #2024-UWMSN-00454-RFB, with proposals due on November 28, 2023. The procurement involves comprehensive services for surveying and maintaining steam traps across the university's extensive 900-acre campus, which includes over 150 buildings and more than 25 million square feet of conditioned space. The university currently maintains approximately 15,000 steam traps distributed throughout its facilities, and the selected contractor will be responsible for conducting a thorough survey and providing ongoing maintenance and repair services. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the ShopUW+ platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, with any questions directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. The amendment to the original solicitation clarifies that no site walkthroughs will be provided, requiring bidders to develop comprehensive estimates and proposals based on the available documentation. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in steam trap systems, maintenance protocols, and the ability to work across a complex, multi-building campus environment.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, the solicitation appears to be open to qualified contractors with specialized expertise in steam trap surveying and repair services. The procurement does not indicate restrictions based on business size, ownership, or disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current documentation. The scope of work suggests a potentially significant contract value, given the extensive campus infrastructure involving 15,000 steam traps across 150+ buildings, though precise budget ranges are not specified. Contractors will need to provide comprehensive surveying capabilities, diagnostic services, repair and replacement recommendations, and ongoing maintenance strategies for the university's complex steam trap network. The successful bidder will be expected to demonstrate technical proficiency, reliability, and the capacity to manage a large-scale steam trap maintenance program across a diverse and expansive campus environment.