Steel doors and steel door frames(UW-MAD)[16-5445-A1]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services is soliciting bids for steel doors and steel door frames through a Request for Bid (RFB) on behalf of the University of Wisconsin System. The procurement encompasses specific product categories including Ceco M Series frames (16 gauge welded, 5" jamb depth), Ceco Series metal doors (16 gauge face sheet steel), Ceco non-standard preparations, Ceco welded assemblies, and rotary sawn birch solid core doors. Bidders must submit pricing as a percentage discount from manufacturer's published price lists and provide two copies of price lists in searchable electronic format. Written questions from potential bidders were due by December 19, 2019, with sealed bids required by January 6, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST. The initial contract term runs from the award date through May 31, 2020, with potential automatic renewal for one additional year. Mandatory qualifications for bidders include three years of experience in steel doors and frames, authorization as an original manufacturer or authorized distributor, provision of three client references, and certification of non-debarment status. Award will be made to the bidder(s) offering the highest percentage discount, with the University reserving the right to award to multiple contractors.

The contract is available to all University of Wisconsin System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities, with the University actively encouraging subcontracting with Wisconsin-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB). The procurement has a goal of awarding at least 5% of contract value to these designated enterprises. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is designed to cover multiple units across various door and frame categories. The University reserves the right to make interim awards with a six-month trial period to evaluate contractor performance before final contract award. All pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, with delivery charges and risk of loss borne by the contractor. The broad accessibility of this contract across multiple jurisdictions and the flexible award approach suggest a potentially significant opportunity for qualified vendors in the steel doors and frames market.