Brookside Care Center Fire Protection Piping Modifications

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for the replacement and modification of fire protection system piping at the Brookside Care Center, located at 3506 Washington Road in Kenosha. The procurement, identified as Bid #2311, requires a comprehensive renovation of fire suppression infrastructure across seven residential wings and an administrative area, involving selective demolition of existing dry fire protection piping, removal and replacement of ceiling materials, and installation of new Schedule 40 black steel piping systems. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience in fire protection piping replacement and provide three references from comparable institutions. The project requires compliance with Wisconsin SPS 362 and NFPA 13 standards, with a mandatory comprehensive insurance coverage package including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation. Key deadlines include a pre-bid meeting on April 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by April 28, 2023, at 5:00 PM, and final bid submissions due on May 10, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Award evaluation will focus on the lowest total cost from a responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with contract performance expected within a 60-day period between May 5, 2023, and July 7, 2023, or alternatively between September 1 and December 1, 2023.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the procurement documents. The contract requires a 5% bid bond and mandates that the successful bidder submit a Payment and Performance Bond equal to 100% of the total contract price within ten business days of award. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty for workmanship and materials, and be responsible for all associated transportation, insurance, permits, and inspections at no additional cost to the county. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the project involves extensive coordination with existing building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and structural elements. The facility operates as a Class 2 medical center, requiring careful management of fire watch and system operations during construction. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the fire protection system modifications and the requirement for detailed design submissions suggest a significant investment in infrastructure improvement for the Brookside Care Center.