Kemper Center Chapel Building Repairs and Upgrades

The County of Kenosha, Wisconsin is soliciting sealed bids for building repairs and upgrades to the Kemper Center Chapel, a nationally recognized historic structure located at 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin. This project encompasses comprehensive restoration and modernization work including wall and ceiling plaster repair and repainting, refinishing of doors and doorways, replacement of tile and carpet flooring, lighting system updates, handrail replacement, with optional alternate work for refinishing wooden church pews and wooden floors. The primary objective is to preserve the building's historical integrity while restoring it to original standards and improving accessibility and functionality. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of business experience in building remodeling with satisfactory references and must carry comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000), statutory workers' compensation coverage, and excess/umbrella insurance ($1,000,000). Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid conference on March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Kemper Center Chapel; vendor responsibility forms must be submitted by March 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM; and sealed bids are due by March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Contract award is anticipated for March 27, 2026, with work commencing April 1, 2026, and substantial completion expected by May 8, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with a 5% bid bond required and a 100% Payment and Performance Bond due within ten business days of award.

The procurement documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. Bidders must submit a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, three project references from comparable work completed within the past five years, a Bid Offer Form, an Ethics Compliance Notice & Addendum, and complete a comprehensive Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire that includes business entity information, five-year bid and contract history, seven-year certification and license status, financial capacity documentation including bonding capacity, current equipment lists, and three similar project references from the past 6-18 months. All subcontractors require pre-approval by the County, and the prime contractor remains fully responsible for subcontractor performance and payment. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days following bid opening, with monthly progress payments issued with 5% retention until 50% completion, after which full payment is released unless work progress is unsatisfactory. A one-year warranty on workmanship and materials is required, and completed operations liability insurance must be maintained for two years post-completion. The specific contract value or budget range has not been disclosed in the procurement documents.