Waste dumpsters (UW-MAD) [19-5969]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Purchasing Services is seeking bids for waste dumpsters through a Request for Bid (RFB) numbered 19-5969. The procurement encompasses front-load and rear-load dumpsters in multiple sizes, including 2-yard, 4-yard, and 6-yard capacities in green and tan colors, as well as roll-off dumpsters with hook-lift styles in 10, 20, 30, and 40-yard sizes. Optional trunnion bar additions and replacement casters are also included in the bid. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience providing waste dumpster products or services and submit three client references from comparable institutions. The bid was issued on October 25, 2018, with written questions due by November 1, 2018, and the final bid submission deadline set for November 15, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder submitting net unit prices for individual line items, with pricing to remain firm for one year from contract execution. The initial contract term runs through October 31, 2021, with potential automatic renewals for two additional one-year terms.

The University encourages participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses, with specific subcontracting goals of 5% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and 1% for Disabled Veteran Businesses (DVB) where feasible. Bidders must be registered with the State of Wisconsin's VendorNet system and certify non-debarment status with federal agencies. The contract potentially extends eligibility to other University of Wisconsin System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies, and Wisconsin municipalities. Pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with all delivery charges and risk of loss borne by the contractor. The University qualifies for governmental and educational discounts, which must be reflected in unit pricing. While no specific budget range is provided, bidders must comply with criminal background check requirements for employees working on University property. The University reserves the right to request product demonstrations or on-site evaluations at its discretion, adding an additional layer of vendor assessment to the procurement process.