Three Bicycle Shelters

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is seeking bids for a procurement of three bicycle shelters through a Request for Bid (RFB) issued on March 5, 2021. The project involves purchasing three enclosed shelters, two of which will feature LED solar-powered lighting, with each shelter designed to accommodate approximately 36 bicycles and be anchored to existing concrete slabs. The shelters will be located at three specific campus locations: two on the upper campus and one between Schofield and Old Library. Bidders must provide parachute-model 12' x 31' shelters meeting structural standards for 120 MPH wind gusts and 40-pound-per-square-foot snow loads, constructed with fabricated steel frames, aluminum trim, stainless steel fasteners, and either translucent polycarbonate or standing seam metal roof panels. Key procurement dates include written vendor questions due by March 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM CST, an optional site visit scheduled for the same day, and bid submissions due by March 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM CST. Contractors must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in covered bicycle parking solutions and be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or manufacturer-authorized dealers.

The procurement allows for potential set-aside preferences for Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs) or Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), with a permissive 5 percent price preference available. Contractors must provide certificates of liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for commercial general liability and automobile liability, conduct criminal background checks for workers, and offer a one-year warranty on all structures and solar systems. Installation must be completed by June 30, 2021, and the contractor is required to provide training on solar-powered lighting unit maintenance at no additional charge. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid will be awarded based on the lowest total net price, with bid prices to remain firm for 60 days from the opening date. All bid submissions must be electronic, not exceeding 25 megabytes, and sent to facmgt59@UWEC.EDU. The initial contract term is set to run from March 15, 2021 through March 15, 2022, or one year from the date of award.