Additional Standalone Housing Kenosha County Detention Center

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a construction project to add standalone housing units at the Kenosha County Detention Center located at 4777 88th Avenue. The procurement involves constructing two prefabricated modular housing units, with a base bid for two 2-bedroom units and an alternate bid for one 2-bedroom and one 1-bedroom unit manufactured by Champion Homes. The project requires comprehensive site preparation, including foundation work, utility connections, concrete work, and final carpentry installation. Bidders must have been in housing construction for at least five years and provide three references from similar projects completed within the past five years. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM CT in the Detention Center lobby, with bids due on February 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Vendors must submit a 5% bid bond, and the estimated contract award date is March 15, 2025. Evaluation criteria will consider the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, with potential consideration of delivery timeframes.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. The Vendor Responsibility Form requires comprehensive information about the bidding entity, including legal structure, operational capabilities, and project history. Bidders must provide a Vendor Responsibility Form by February 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The awarded contractor will be required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds within 10 days of award. Progress payments will be made monthly with 5% retainage until 50% project completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves installing two modular housing units (one 14'x52' two-bedroom and potentially one 14'x32' one-bedroom) with complete turnkey installations including utilities, appliances, and site infrastructure. Kenosha County is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes, which may provide some financial consideration for potential bidders.