Karabis Apartments Painting and Siding Project

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, is requesting bids on the Karabis Apartments Painting and Siding Project under RFB #15051-0-2026-AH, with bids due July 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act compliance, a material constraint requiring certified weekly payroll documentation and prevailing-wage adherence.

The scope encompasses exterior surface preparation, removal and installation of new 6-inch seamless gutters and 4-inch by 5-inch downspouts, inspection and replacement of damaged soffit with vented wood soffit, removal and replacement of damaged fascia, exterior painting, exterior caulking, cleanup, and disposal. Bidders must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and disposal. All materials must be new and subject to Community Development Authority approval prior to installation.

Contractors employing 15 or more employees and generating $50,000 or more in aggregate annual business with the City of Madison must file an Affirmative Action Plan within thirty days of contract execution and prior to payment release.

The contract term shall not exceed two months unless otherwise approved in writing by the Community Development Authority. Bidders must submit electronically in lump-sum format and include proof of insurance, references for similar projects, product specifications, manufacturer information, and a list of subcontractors if applicable. Commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation insurance are required. The warranty covers paint failure, peeling or blistering, improper installation, gutter installation defects, soffit defects, fascia defects, and water intrusion caused by improper workmanship, excluding damage from severe weather events, vandalism, or natural disasters.

Questions are due July 3, 2026, with answers posted by July 6, 2026. A site visit is available by contacting Robert Bryce Gruner at 608-235-2460.