UW Residence Halls Smart Vended Laundry (2026-UWMSN-01272-RFP)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has issued a request for proposals for the purchase of smart vended laundry systems for UW residence halls under solicitation number 2026-UWMSN-01272-RFP. This procurement seeks qualified vendors capable of providing and installing laundry equipment with smart vending capabilities designed to serve student housing facilities. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed proposals outlining their laundry systems, technology integration capabilities, pricing structures, and service delivery mechanisms. Interested vendors must submit responses electronically through the official procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. The posting date for this opportunity was March 11, 2026, with a final submission deadline of March 23, 2026. All inquiries regarding this solicitation must be directed to Lori Storvik at lori.storvik@wisc.edu for clarification on specifications, technical requirements, or other procedural matters.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or specific disadvantaged business enterprise requirements based on the information provided. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available procurement materials. The estimated budget range, contract value, and award timeline have not been disclosed in the public posting. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to access the complete solicitation documents through the ShopUW+ portal to review all technical specifications, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and any additional requirements that may affect their proposal development and submission.