Swimming & Diving Equipment 2024-UWMSN-00638-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for Swimming & Diving Equipment, solicitation number 2024-UWMSN-00638-RFB, targeting comprehensive swimming and diving supplies for the university's athletic program. The procurement involves acquiring a wide range of equipment including women's and men's racing suits from manufacturers like Speedo, Mizuno, Arena, and TYR, with specific requirements for customization such as two-color Motion W logos and three-color screen-printed practice suit logos. The itemized bid list encompasses 20 distinct line items, ranging from 8 units of Arena Powerfin fins to 100 white latex swim caps branded with Motion W and Bucky Badger logos. The solicitation requires bidders to provide unit prices for each line item and specify discount percentages for additional catalog items not explicitly listed. The bid submission portal opened on April 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, with bid responses due by May 14, 2024, through the online platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. All questions must be directed to Sarah Martin at sarah.martin@wisc.edu.

The procurement documents do not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges are detailed in the provided documents. The bid allows vendors to propose additional catalog items at specified discount rates, providing flexibility in potential contract fulfillment. Bidders are required to identify applicable catalogs, price lists, and corresponding discount percentages, with the option to attach additional documentation explaining their pricing structure. While the precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive equipment list suggests a potentially significant contract value for swimming and diving equipment. The procurement is specifically for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, located in Dane County and the city of Madison, Wisconsin. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications in the itemized bid list and amendment documents to ensure compliance with the university's precise equipment requirements.