Educational Wind Tunnel

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking bids for a single educational wind tunnel to be used in classroom instruction and laboratory research. The procurement is a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) that requires full price proposals covering equipment cost, shipping, installation, commissioning, training, and any applicable tariffs or import fees. Bidders must submit a Vendor Information Form, three client references, and certify compliance with the State of Wisconsin’s standard terms and conditions (DOA‑3054). The award will be based on the lowest net price that meets the technical specifications set out in the attached “1‑Time Purchase Terms and Requirements” document. • Scope: Supply, deliver, install, commission, and train on one (1) educational wind‑tunnel system (quantity = EA). • Technical requirements: Test‑section ≥ 12 × 12 in., velocity 10‑60 m/s, turbulence < 2 %, equipped with sting balance and pressure‑coefficient measurement capability, NRTL certified. • Delivery: FOB Destination – Installed at Mechanical Engineering Building, Room ME 2163, Madison, WI; must include all freight, insurance, set‑up, and training. • Evaluation: Lowest total cost (including tariffs) that satisfies all specifications; mandatory compliance with DOA‑3054 terms, warranty, and insurance requirements.