2026 Kemper Center Building Envelope Restoration Project - Notice: Bid has been cancelled as of 2/3/2026

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for the 2026 Kemper Center Building Envelope Restoration Project, a comprehensive restoration initiative located at 6501 3rd Avenue in Kenosha. The project involves extensive building envelope work, including masonry and limestone restoration, repointing, window and door restoration and replacement, steel lintel restoration, and miscellaneous painting. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of remodeling services experience, with qualified masons required to be on staff and not subcontracted. The solicitation requires bidders to submit a 5% bid bond, along with detailed documentation including a Vendor Responsibility Form, Contractor Qualifications form, Bid Offer Form, and Ethics Compliance Addendum. A mandatory pre-bid vendor conference is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Kemper Center, with written questions due by January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Bid submissions are due no later than February 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with the contract award estimated for February 27, 2026, and project completion expected by September 30, 2026.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide proof of insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers Compensation at statutory limits, and Excess/Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000). The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with progress payments structured monthly and including a 5% retainage until 50% project completion. Successful contractors must submit a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract price within ten business days of award. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the restoration project involving masonry, window replacement, and structural elements suggests a significant investment. The project requires all transportation, insurance, permits, and inspections to be included in the bid price, with no additional costs to Kenosha County.