Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this contract is to secure materials and the qualified technical labor that is required to conduct a survey and provide ongoing service and maintenance of existing steam traps. The University of Wisconsin-Madsion has more than 15,000 steam traps spread across multiple buildings on a 900-acre campus with over 25 million square feet of conditioned space. The contractor shall provide: Evaluation of steam trap performance, such as proper functioning, leaking, plugged, cold, etc. Diagnosis of the root cause of any trap failures. Visual assessment of valve status and condition. Identification of any steam system issues around traps, such as insulation defects, water hammer, condensate return, piping issues, back pressure, stall conditions, etc. Deliver a performance work statement with SAGE® Smart Steam System Management platform. Survey report(s) shall include an executive summary, survey summary, work order report, trap detail report, and spreadsheet of all trap information including date, time, and photo of each trap test. Single jobs shall not exceed the maximum limits allowed under “projects,” and Limited Trades Policies and statutes. This work falls under the definition of “limited trades work” as defined in Wis. Stats. Ch. 16.70(7). See DEFINITIONS, Section 1.3. See Specifications (Section 5) and/or Technical Specifications (Section 6) for the minimum acceptable specifications for items/services desired. The University does not guarantee to purchase any specific quantity or dollar amount. The estimated item quantities identified in this Request for Bid are for bid purposes only. The University reserves the right to negotiate with any contracted vendor(s) to establish additional discounts and/or lower prices for products determined to meet the requirements of a University-led initiative to set product standards. Contract vendor(s) may be asked to provide new, lower prices for these standard products and configurations for a limited, fixed term, to fall within the term of the contract resulting from this Request for Bid.
