Fleet Maintenance Garage Metal Cladding Project

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for the Fleet Maintenance Garage Metal Cladding Project, a construction initiative to install a flush seam metal panel cladding system on the southern face and front entrance of the county's Fleet Maintenance Building located at 1116 57th Street. The project specifically requires installing a concealed clip, lap-seam pre-formed metal wall panel system over existing exterior brick, utilizing IMETCO LATITUDE Wall system with 24-gauge zinc-coated galvanized steel panels. Contractors must be experienced metal wall panel specialists with a minimum of three years of specialized installation experience and current manufacturer certification. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM CT, with vendor questions due by April 26, 2024. Sealed bids are due by May 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award date of May 26, 2024. The project must be substantially completed by October 15, 2024, and bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Vendor Responsibility Form, Signature and Authority Affidavit, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, and a five percent bid bond.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement requires bidders to be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or dealers with manufacturer installation authorization and a minimum of five years in metal panel installation. Contractors must provide references from five comparable projects completed within the past five years and demonstrate financial stability through manufacturer financial certifications showing a minimum 3:1 asset-to-liability ratio. The project requires substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, and statutory Workers Compensation limits. Financial terms include monthly progress payments with five percent retainage until 50 percent completion, and the contractor must provide a two-year warranty on workmanship and materials. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and detailed specifications suggest a significant investment in upgrading the county's Fleet Maintenance Building exterior with a high-quality metal cladding system.