2026 Partial Roofing RFP Chequamegon School District

The Chequamegon School District in Park Falls, Wisconsin is soliciting sealed bids for a partial re-roofing project at the South Campus facility located at 420 9th Street North, specifically covering Roof Areas 5 and 6 (Elementary Gym and 4K Section). The project scope encompasses removal and disposal of existing EPDM roof membrane, flashings, accessories, metal fascias, and metal copings, followed by installation of a new Carlisle Sure-Seal Design "B" Loose Laid Ballasted Roofing System utilizing 0.060-inch non-reinforced EPDM membrane, with retention of existing roof insulation if undamaged and dry, addition of 3 inches of R-17 polyisocyanurate insulation to all roofs, and reuse of existing stone ballast at a minimum of 10 pounds per square foot. Sealed bids are due by 2:45 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 10, 2026, with public opening and reading of proposals at 3:00 p.m. the same day; pre-bid jobsite inspections are encouraged and should be coordinated with Kevin Schuelke, Maintenance Supervisor, at 715-762-2474 ext. 2237. Contractors must be authorized Carlisle "Hall of Fame" ESP Perfection 10 status roofing contractors with a minimum of 15 years of experience installing single-ply EPDM roofing systems and evidence of at least three similar or larger projects completed within one year. Required qualifications include worker's compensation insurance as mandated by Wisconsin Statutes, commercial liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and motor vehicle insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit. The contractor must provide a 15-year non-prorated Total System Warranty covering labor and materials with no dollar limitation and a 55 mph wind speed warranty, plus a 20-year membrane material warranty. Proposals should be submitted electronically to Lexi A. Witt, Business Manager, at lwitt@csdk12.net or mailed to 420 9th Street North, Park Falls, Wisconsin 54552, and must include base bid pricing for Roof Areas 5 and 6, unit pricing for replacement of wet or damaged roof insulations on a per-board-foot basis, and unit pricing for walkway pad placement options (2'x2' concrete pavers or 30" x 30" molded EPDM adhered walkways). The substantial completion date for the project is August 21, 2026.

No set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, or other special classifications are indicated in the RFP documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The school district will purchase roofing materials using its tax-exempt status, and therefore taxes should not be included in bid proposals. Payment will be structured as monthly progress payments with 10 percent retainage up to 50 percent completion and 5 percent retainage thereafter, with final payment due upon issuance of the manufacturer's warranty and receipt of final lien waivers. The contractor must submit a Schedule of Values with their proposal and is responsible for obtaining all applicable local and state permits, coordinating work schedules with the building owner and manufacturer representatives, and providing daily cleanup and site protection throughout the project duration. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available RFP documentation; however, the school board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and may choose to award any part of the re-roofing bid.