City hall entrance door replacement

The City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a comprehensive City Hall entrance door replacement project through Request for Bid (RFB) 19-BM08. The procurement involves replacing the outer entry/exit doors on the north side of the building, including doors, windows, framing, thresholds, and all associated hardware. Specific deliverables include installing Von Duprin rim exit devices (or equivalent) on the main entrance and replacing door hardware on eight additional entry/exit doors throughout the building. All work must be coordinated with the City's Information Technology Department to ensure seamless integration with the existing building security system. Sealed bids were due by 2:00 p.m. local time on November 19, 2019, at the City Clerk's Office, with a project completion deadline of May 15, 2020. Prospective bidders were encouraged to conduct site visits by contacting Chad Courtier, Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor, at 608-825-0763. The City reserved the right to hold bids for up to 60 days from the opening date before awarding the contract.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit bid security equal to 10 percent of the bid amount in the form of a certified or cashier's check or bid bond. The successful contractor will be required to execute an agreement and provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid amount within 10 days of the Notice of Award. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation coverage per Wisconsin law, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Umbrella Liability of $5,000,000. Liquidated damages will be assessed at $500 per day for each day of delay beyond the May 15, 2020 completion date. The contractor must comply with all applicable Federal and State OSHA requirements and prevailing wage laws. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the door replacement project suggests a significant investment in upgrading the City Hall's entrance and security infrastructure.