Bus Passenger Shelters for the Dunn County Transit

Dunn County, Wisconsin is seeking to procure six to nine bus passenger shelters for its transit system through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2019-5, with bids due on June 14, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. CST. The shelters must measure 6 feet by 12 feet, feature three walls, a front windscreen with double opening, and have an interior clearance of seven feet. Optional items include solar lighting packages and touch-up kits, with all shelters required to comply with ADA accessibility standards and constructed using 6063-T5 extruded aluminum framing capable of withstanding a 50 PSF snow load and 105 MPH wind loads. Vendors must submit questions in writing by May 24, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. CST, with county responses posted by May 29, 2019. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of shelter manufacturing experience and provide three Midwestern references, detailed product specifications, manufacturer shop drawings, installation instructions, and warranty information. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total unit price, including one shelter, one solar lighting package, one paint kit, and shipping costs.

The procurement is funded by a $60,000 federal grant under Section 5311 (CFDA 20.509), which introduces specific federal compliance requirements, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals of 10 percent nationally and 1.1 percent for Wisconsin. Vendors must complete all required federal forms and certifications related to civil rights, debarment and suspension, energy conservation, clean water, lobbying restrictions, and ADA access requirements. The contract term extends from the award date through one year after, with a mandatory 60-day delivery timeline. Dunn County and the City of Menomonie will handle shelter and concrete pad installation. Payment will be 100 percent complete within 30 days of equipment acceptance. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the federal grant suggests a baseline funding commitment, and the procurement allows for potential integration of solar lighting and custom paint options to enhance the transit infrastructure.