Highway Salt Shed Roofing, Siding & Repairs

Portage County, Wisconsin, through its Purchasing Department, issued Request for Bid #2021-08 for comprehensive roofing, siding, and repair services at the County Highway Department located in Plover. The procurement specifically requires a complete roof replacement on Salt Shed #1 using 29-gauge steel panels, repairs to Salt Shed #2 involving shingle replacement and skylight repair, and steel siding installation on the brine production building. A mandatory pre-bid site visit was scheduled for February 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with all bid submissions due by 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2021. Bidders were required to have been in similar business for at least five years and provide three references from comparable institutions served within the past three years. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsive bid from a qualified bidder meeting all specifications, with consideration given to project completion timeliness. Bidders were required to submit an original and one copy of bid documents, including a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, and manufacturer's warranty statements. The project was mandated to be completed by August 1, 2021.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The bid documents did not identify incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Bidders were required to maintain a Certificate of Insurance with minimum coverage of one million dollars for general liability and automobile coverage, and provide a two-year warranty on all workmanship and materials. The awarded contractor must comply with all OSHA standards and submit itemized invoices to the specified address on the purchase order. Pricing was to remain firm for 60 calendar days following bid opening, with the county having 30 days to pay or reject invoices upon receipt. While no specific budget range was detailed, the project encompassed roof replacement, repairs, and siding installation across multiple structures at the Portage County Highway Department facility, suggesting a substantial contract value for comprehensive facility improvements.