Tables, Lectern, Wardrobe

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a procurement for furniture for the Historic Board Room in Chapman Hall, specifically soliciting eight 84" x 42" mobile and stackable conference tables with flip tops and hidden casters equipped with power units, one 45"H x 32"W lectern with AV equipment compartment, two 36"W x 24"D coat storage closets, and one 72"W credenza with integrated storage and waste/recycling receptacles. The initial bid was issued on November 30, 2021, with written questions due by December 6, 2021, and the bid due date set for December 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders must complete all required documentation, including the Bidder Response Sheet and DOA-3832 Form, and submit detailed cost sheets in Excel format. The desired delivery date is on or before May 1, 2022, to Chapman Hall Room 211. Evaluation criteria include mandatory requirements such as five years of experience in office furniture and installation services, submission of three client references, appropriate licenses and certifications, and the ability to be an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or authorized dealer. Bidders must also conduct field measurements and potentially provide product samples for demonstration.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations for supplier diversity, with opportunities for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB), and Veteran-Owned Business (VB) participation. All items must be manufactured by Nucraft or an approved equivalent that meets design specifications and coordinates with traditional aesthetic requirements. The contract term is one year from execution with automatic renewal for four additional one-year terms, resulting in a potential five-year contract. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days from contract signing and be submitted on a FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, and Installed basis, including all delivery, installation, packing, freight, insurance, setup, and operational manual charges. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability and automobile insurance with minimum one-million-dollar coverage and add the University's Board of Regents as additional insured. Criminal background checks are mandatory for all workers, and the University reserves the right to award to the lowest extended net total bid price across all items, with no award by individual item permitted. Payment terms are Net 30 upon satisfactory installation and acceptance.