Three Bicycle Shelters

The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's Purchasing Services Department is seeking bids for three prefabricated bicycle shelters through solicitation BV-218028. The project requires two 12' x 31' Parachute Model shelters with LED solar-powered lighting and one additional shelter, each capable of housing 36 bicycles and designed to withstand 120 miles per hour wind gusts and 40 pounds per square foot snow loads. The shelters will be anchored into existing concrete slabs at three campus locations: south side of Towers facing University Drive, behind Oakridge Hall, and between Schofield and Old Library. Bidders must demonstrate ten years of experience in covered bicycle parking solutions, provide three client references from comparable institutions within the past three years, and be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or dealer-authorized representatives. The bid requires a pre-engineered steel frame with Tnemec paint system, translucent polycarbonate or standing seam metal roof panels, and stainless steel fasteners. A mandatory site visit was held on February 2, 2021, with written vendor questions due by February 8, 2021, and bids due by February 5, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST. The initial contract term runs from the award date through one year, with installation required by June 30, 2021.

The contract includes provisions for potential participation by disadvantaged business enterprises, with opportunities for minority-owned businesses, disabled veteran-owned businesses, and work centers employing persons with severe disabilities to claim preferences. Bidders must comply with Buy America Requirements and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit. The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System must be added as an additional insured. The contract is extensible to other University of Wisconsin System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the award will be made to the lowest total net price bidder, with all costs including delivery, installation, freight, packing, insurance, setup, and debris removal to be borne by the contractor. The shelters must include a minimum one-year warranty, and no on-site welding is permitted during installation.