Fire Sprinkler Work

The Community Development Authority (CDA) of Madison, Wisconsin is soliciting bids for fire sprinkler work at the Village on Park located at 2300 S. Park Street. This procurement involves a comprehensive fire sprinkler system renovation project divided into three distinct phases, each targeting specific office areas following asbestos abatement. The scope of work includes removing and salvaging existing fire sprinkler components such as trim rings, brackets, and flex drops, and then reinstalling these components with potential new materials as needed. Contractors must be licensed in Wisconsin and capable of executing the CDA's standard service contract. Bid submissions were due by 10:00 a.m. on April 24, 2017, with project phases scheduled as follows: Phase 1 Hallway (prep work May 12 and 19, rebuild May 25-26), Phase 2 Dane County Office Area (prep work June 8-9, rebuild August 14-25), and Phase 3 Public Health Office Area (prep work September 19-20, rebuild November 13-17). The contract term will not exceed one month from the effective date and requires a guaranteed maximum price bid that encompasses all labor, insurance, administrative costs, equipment, materials, plans, permits, hydraulic calculations, and operations manuals.

The contract requires substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation, and $1,000,000 in Professional Liability insurance. Contractors must comply with non-discrimination provisions, affirmative action requirements, living wage requirements (for contracts over $5,000), and equal benefits requirements (for contracts over $25,000). While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the bid documents emphasize compliance with various social and economic equity standards. Bidders are required to provide separate itemized material and labor costs for potential replacement of sprinkler heads, trim rings, and brackets. The CDA will remit payment upon completion and acceptance of services, and contractors are considered independent entities responsible for their own tax obligations and social security payments. Although a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive insurance and compliance requirements suggest a substantial project investment.