2025 BAS Upgrades

Waukesha County, Wisconsin is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive Building Automation System (BAS) Upgrade project designated as Bid #DPW 2025115, targeting multiple county facilities including the Communications Center, Juvenile Center, and four substations located in Nashotah, New Berlin, Sussex, and North Prairie. The primary objective is to replace existing Niagara Tridium Ax controllers with Niagara Tridium N4 controllers, involving complex system integration, programming, and network upgrades across various mechanical and environmental control systems. Bidders must provide detailed documentation including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Proof of Responsibility form, and comprehensive background checks for employees. The project requires replacing controllers, performing system integration, and ensuring compatibility with existing BACnet and LON network protocols across multiple device types including mixed air units, unit heaters, variable air volume boxes, furnaces, exhaust fans, and lighting controllers. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on September 30, 2025, at 9am, final questions due by September 29, 2025, and bid submissions due on October 7, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. CST. The proposed project commencement is November 3, 2025, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2025.

The contract requires a 10% bid guarantee and bid bond, with performance and labor/material payment bonds set at 100%. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must demonstrate financial capability, business history, and technical competence to complete the project. The existing infrastructure involves complex building automation systems across multiple facilities, with current equipment from manufacturers like Trane, Johnson Control, Bell & Gossett, and Liebert. Contractors will need to integrate new systems with existing infrastructure, including rooftop units, CRAC units, hot water heating systems, and various environmental control mechanisms. Background checks will be mandatory for contracted employees, and they must be completed at the contractor's expense. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the upgrades and the multiple facility locations suggest a significant investment in modernizing the county's building automation infrastructure. The bid remains open for owner acceptance for 60 days after the bid opening date, with the county reserving the right to select the most advantageous proposal.