City of Oconomowoc New Public Safety Facility Furniture

The City of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin is seeking sealed lump sum bids for commercial interior furniture procurement for its new Public Safety Facility, with architectural project number 18-2551.01. The solicitation requires bidders to submit comprehensive proposals for furnishing the interior of this municipal building, with a specific focus on commercial-grade furniture solutions. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City Clerk's office located at 174 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 by 1:00 PM on March 11, 2020, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same day in Conference Room 3. Potential bidders are required to submit written project questions to Interior Designer Raegan Porter (raeganp@fgmarchitects.com) no later than 11:00 AM on February 26, 2020, with responses to be provided via written addendum. Bidders must be properly licensed in their respective trades, capable of obtaining required insurance and bonds, and must provide bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount.

The procurement documents can be obtained through A/E Graphics in Milwaukee for a $250 deposit plus shipping charges, with examination available beginning February 12, 2020. Successful bidders will be required to provide a Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and acceptable insurance coverage. Bids will remain valid for 60 days following the opening, and the winning contractor must commence work upon receiving a Notice to Proceed and complete the project within the specified contract timeframe. The City of Oconomowoc reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, bidders must demonstrate professional competence and financial stability. The project's Owner's Representative is Mark Frye, Director of Public Works, who will oversee the procurement process. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the requirement for bid security and comprehensive bonding suggests a substantial project investment.