Thermal Imager

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, in conjunction with Dane County, is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ 5335-0-2024-BG) for the procurement of thermal imaging equipment for fire safety purposes. The procurement specifically seeks 75 Seek FirePRO 300 Thermal Imagers, along with 75 Seek Fire PRO-X 80mm Aluminum TIC Retractors with Carabiners and 75 SEEK TIC Gear Keepers with Aluminum Carabiners. The RFQ requires vendors to submit comprehensive pricing using Form A: Price Proposal and Form B: Bidder Information, with evaluation criteria focusing on cost, quality, compatibility, warranty, and past performance. Proposals are due on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, with delivery expected to Fire Station #1 located at 316 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703. Vendors must provide detailed delivery timelines after order receipt and understand that the award will be made to the most advantageous bidder based on a comprehensive assessment of their submission.

The procurement appears to have a local vendor preference program, which provides scoring advantages to registered local vendors. The total project budget is estimated around $200,000, with Witmer Public Safety Group already identified as a potential awarded vendor among four total bidders. The contract incorporates standard procurement requirements, including potential Davis-Bacon wage standards and electronic certified payroll submission through LCPtracker. Commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence will be required, and contractors must provide complete documentation including drawings, specifications, and itemized pricing for equipment, accessories, and labor. While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the local vendor preference suggests a commitment to supporting regional business participation. The procurement appears to be a joint effort between the State of Wisconsin, Dane County, and the City of Madison, indicating a collaborative approach to public safety equipment acquisition.