Swim Pier on Lake Mendota for the WI Union (2024-UWMSN-00506-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for a Swim Pier on Lake Mendota through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process, specifically identified by the event number 2024-UWMSN-00506-RFB. The procurement opportunity is located within Dane County and the City of Madison, targeting the procurement of a swim pier for the Wisconsin Union. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SciQuest bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, with potential bidders required to direct any questions to David Brinkmeier via email at david.brinkmeier@wisc.edu. The solicitation was initially posted on December 11, 2023, with a firm bid submission deadline of January 19, 2024. While specific technical details about the swim pier are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a structured, competitive bidding process for a specific infrastructure asset for the university's recreational facilities.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or detailed budget ranges were explicitly stated in the procurement notice. The opportunity seems to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of supplying and potentially installing a swim pier for Lake Mendota. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were mentioned in the original solicitation. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bidding documentation on the SciQuest platform to understand any potential qualifications, technical specifications, or performance expectations associated with this procurement opportunity. Potential bidders are advised to thoroughly review all documentation and submit any clarifying questions directly to the designated contact, David Brinkmeier, prior to the bid submission deadline.