Facilities & Maintenance procurement in Wisconsin

Facilities & Maintenance procurement in Wisconsin sits at the intersection of two things: Government facilities and maintenance procurement covers janitorial and custodial services, HVAC maintenance and repair, plumbing and electrical service calls, elevator inspection and modernization, integrated pest management, grounds and landscaping, snow removal, security guarding, uniformed police and fire alarm testing, roofing and building envelope repair, and full facility-management (FM) contracts that bundle everything into a single prime. GSA's Public Buildings Service (PBS) manages 376 million square feet of federal space and is the single largest FM buyer in the country. The largest Wisconsin state buyers are the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT — $2B+ annual lettings), Department of Administration (DOA commodities and IT), Department of Corrections, Department of Health Services, University of Wisconsin System (13 comprehensive universities plus UW Health), Wisconsin Technical College System (16 colleges), Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Instruction, and Department of Workforce Development. On ProcureTap you can browse the 6 open facilities & maintenance opportunities in Wisconsin plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.

Register on VendorNet (vendornet. Federal facility contracts peak in Q4 fiscal year (July–September) when agencies obligate remaining O&M budget. State and municipal FM RFPs cluster in Q1 calendar year (January–March) to align with fiscal-year-July contract starts. Grounds and landscaping bids advertise in late winter for the spring season; snow-removal contracts in July–August for the winter to follow. Multi-year FM primes typically run 1-year base + 4 option years. Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many facilities & maintenance solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.

Set-aside note: GSA and the VA are the two heaviest users of small-business set-asides in federal FM work — janitorial, grounds, and HVAC contracts are frequently reserved for 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB firms. The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to nearly every federal FM services contract, so bidders must build DoL wage determinations directly into pricing. State and local FM work follows state MBE/WBE/DBE preferences, and school-district contracts often carry local-preference points that favor in-district vendors on tie bids.

Common questions — Facilities & Maintenance in Wisconsin

How do I register to bid on Wisconsin facilities & maintenance contracts?

Register on VendorNet (vendornet.wi.gov) — the state's procurement platform for executive-agency solicitations over $50,000. Wisconsin MBE, WBE, and DVB certification is through the DOA Minority Business Development office at doa.wi.gov. WisDOT construction bidders need additional Contractor Prequalification. Milwaukee, Madison, and county governments require separate registrations.

What small-business or set-aside programs apply to facilities & maintenance contracts in Wisconsin?

GSA and the VA are the two heaviest users of small-business set-asides in federal FM work — janitorial, grounds, and HVAC contracts are frequently reserved for 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB firms. The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to nearly every federal FM services contract, so bidders must build DoL wage determinations directly into pricing. State and local FM work follows state MBE/WBE/DBE preferences, and school-district contracts often carry local-preference points that favor in-district vendors on tie bids.

When are Wisconsin facilities & maintenance bids typically issued?

Federal facility contracts peak in Q4 fiscal year (July–September) when agencies obligate remaining O&M budget. State and municipal FM RFPs cluster in Q1 calendar year (January–March) to align with fiscal-year-July contract starts. Grounds and landscaping bids advertise in late winter for the spring season; snow-removal contracts in July–August for the winter to follow. Multi-year FM primes typically run 1-year base + 4 option years. Volume in Wisconsin specifically follows the same seasonal pattern — plan pursuit workflow around these peak windows.

Open Facilities & Maintenance bids in Wisconsin

IFB
10 days left Nov 19, 2026

Exterior Log Restoration & Staining Services

The purpose of this project is to preserve the structural integrity, natural appearance, and longevity of the log structures through comprehensive surface preparation, removal of existing finishes, ne...

RFP
18 days left Nov 27, 2026

Portable Restroom Rentals

Portable Restroom Rentals for Parks Division.

RFP
20 days left Nov 30, 2026

RFP for Transit Janitorial Services

The City of Janesville, Janesville Transit, is soliciting proposals for janitorial services.  All information about this procurement may be found in the attached document.

RFP
6 days left Nov 16, 2026

UT034 SNOW SOLICIT

SNOW SERVICES TO OCCUR AT (CO017) 12211 56th AVENUE DENVER, CO 80239, (CO128) 13137 E 23rd STREET AURORA, CO 80045,(UT010) 4550 S 1300 EAST SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84117, (UT032) 2920 W 700 SOUTH SALT LAKE...

Other
24 days left Dec 3, 2026

Solid Waste and Recycling Services - Statewide

The Department of Administration, requests Bids for the purchase of Solid Waste and Recycling Services and intends to use the results of this process to award statewide Contracts. On November 15, 2026...

Other
21 days left Nov 30, 2026

Porta Potty Services

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking temporary porta potties for facilities within the State of Wisconsin. The resulting contracts will provide standard-sized porta potties and han...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many facilities & maintenance procurement bids are available in Wisconsin?

There are currently 6 open facilities & maintenance procurement opportunities in Wisconsin, with 1 closing within the next seven days. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which Wisconsin agencies post the most facilities & maintenance bids?

The top agencies posting facilities & maintenance bids in Wisconsin include Wisconsin VendorNet, Federal Government (SAM.gov). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on facilities & maintenance contracts in Wisconsin?

Browse the facilities & maintenance opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.

How often are new facilities & maintenance bids posted?

New facilities & maintenance procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Wisconsin. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.