Bristol Radio Tower Structural Enhancements

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for structural enhancements to the Bristol Radio Tower located at 19600 75th Street in Bristol, Wisconsin. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB #2222) focused on reinforcing tower members between elevations 118.1 and 98.4 feet through the installation of 12 double-angle diagonal braces per elevation, utilizing hot-dip galvanized structural steel components. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience in radio tower enhancements and provide three references from comparable institutions. Key deliverables include installing proposed steel braces, using Grade A325 bolts, and complying with AISC specifications, AWS welding codes, and ANSI/TIA standards. The project timeline requires substantial completion by February 28, 2023, with critical dates including a pre-bid vendor conference on November 30, 2022, written questions due by December 2, 2022, and sealed bids due by December 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Evaluation will be based on lowest total cost from a responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The county will provide certain materials as specified in Exhibit 1, with the awarded contractor responsible for supplying additional necessary materials. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and $5,000,000 excess/umbrella liability. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond equal to five percent of their total bid price. Payment terms include progress payments subject to a five percent retainage until fifty percent of work is completed, with retainage not exceeding ten percent thereafter. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and material requirements suggest a substantial infrastructure investment for the radio tower structural enhancement project. The county is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes.