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University of Wisconsin Madison·Wisconsin

FORAGE & COVER CROP PLOT HARVESTER FOR BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Closes 10/23/2026$150k – $500kInvitation for Bid
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The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking vendors to supply a Forage & Cover Crop Plot Harvester for its Biological Systems Engineering program. The procurement will cover the purchase, delivery, and any required commissioning of a specialized agricultural harvesting machine designed for research plots. Vendors must submit a bid through the online portal by the specified deadline. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Equipment must meet the functional specifications for harvesting forage and cover crops in research plot settings. • Delivery to the UW‑Madison campus (Madison, WI) within the contract period. • Vendor responsible for warranty, training, and post‑delivery support as outlined in the solicitation. • Bids submitted electronically via the SciQuest system; no hard‑copy submissions accepted. • Evaluation based on price, compliance with specifications, and vendor qualifications.

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Contact

Lori Pulvermacher

[email protected]

(608) 262-1526

Key dates

Opened
10/8/2026
Questions due
10/15/2026
Closes
10/23/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Agriculture
NAICS
333111
Solicitation №
2027-UWMSN-01448-RFB

Budget estimate

$150,000 – $500,000

Based on typical pricing for specialized research plot harvesters, the unit cost is likely in the range of $150,000 to $500,000, depending on features, capacity, and warranty terms. The estimate assumes a single unit purchase; additional costs (shipping, training, warranty extensions) could push the total toward the higher end.

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