Kenosha County Administration Building East Entry Replacement

Kenosha County is seeking bids for the replacement of the East Entry at the Kenosha County Administration Building located at 1010 56th Street in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Request for Bid (RFB) #2316 involves comprehensive replacement of the existing East Elevation Entry Door Assembly and tile-clad concrete step, including installation of new aluminum double door entry assemblies with mullions and side lite frames, a card reader, electrified strike, door closers, and new hardware. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM, which is suggested but not mandatory. Vendor questions are due by June 22, 2023, with an anticipated addendum posting on June 27, 2023. Sealed bids are due by July 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM, with an expected contract award date of July 13, 2023. Bidders must submit a Signature and Authority Affidavit, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, Ethics Compliance Addendum, and a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price. Award will be made to the lowest total cost responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with bidders required to demonstrate five years of experience in entry door replacement.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must be original manufacturers or authorized distributors and must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Workers Compensation at statutory limits, and Excess/Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000). A Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract price must be submitted within ten business days of award. The contractor is required to provide a one-year warranty for workmanship and materials. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, bidders must submit a total price in U.S. dollars and maintain pricing firm for 60 days after bid opening. The county typically pays invoices within 30 days of receipt, and the contract will begin immediately upon award and continue until project completion. Contractors must also submit a Vendor Responsibility Form by June 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM, which serves as a pre-qualification assessment of vendor qualifications and contract performance capability.