Affiliated Engineers

Affiliated Engineers serves as a key technical liaison within the Wisconsin Department of Administration, overseeing the procurement of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for state-owned infrastructure. In this capacity, they manage the acquisition lifecycle for capital improvement projects involving building modernization, HVAC upgrades, and integrated facility systems, ensuring compliance with state building codes and energy efficiency standards. Their role is central to the agency’s mission of maintaining safe, resilient, and high-performance public facilities, with a focus on long-term operational reliability and lifecycle cost optimization. They typically handle competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for complex building systems, often coordinating with architects, engineers, and facility managers to align technical requirements with fiscal and regulatory constraints. The agency maintains a broad vendor base of qualified plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, with procurement decisions driven by technical capability, past performance, and compliance with Wisconsin’s public works standards. While no single contractor dominates the award landscape, Affiliated Engineers consistently engages with regional and national firms experienced in public-sector MEP installations, including those with expertise in sustainable building technologies and retrocommissioning services. Relationships are built on transparency, competitive fairness, and adherence to state procurement statutes, with an emphasis on contractor reliability and system integration proficiency. Affiliated Engineers does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic preference for selecting the most technically qualified bidder regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing performance outcomes over socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, qualified small firms are welcome to compete on equal footing under standard procurement rules. The agency’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors — encompassing design-build, renovation, and new construction MEP services. They procure specialized systems including variable air volume (VAV) HVAC, building automation controls, hydronic distribution networks, and energy recovery ventilators, demonstrating deep expertise in high-efficiency building systems and commissioning protocols.