Kenosha County Courthouse Railing Base Restoration

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for the restoration of metal railings at the Kenosha County Courthouse campus located at 912 56th Street in Kenosha. The project involves comprehensive railing base restoration, including removal and replacement of corroded steel posts with new 1-1/2" x 0.065" HSS stainless steel square tube posts, welding of bottom rails, concrete demolition, cementitious grouting, and repainting of railing components. The scope covers multiple entry points at both the courthouse and adjacent Molinaro Building, with contractors required to maintain building access throughout construction and coordinate closely with the owner's facilities department. A pre-bid vendor conference is scheduled for April 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and written questions must be submitted by April 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Sealed bids are due no later than April 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with a contract award estimated for May 7, 2024. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience in railing restoration, provide three references from similar projects, and submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete a comprehensive Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, which requires detailed disclosure of business information, including ownership structure, employee count, contract history, and financial capacity. Contractors are required to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 combined single limit Automobile Liability. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid documents include options for multiple restoration approaches, including base bid and three alternates: on-site wire brush and paint, off-site media blast and paint, and complete railing replacement. The contract will include monthly progress payments with 5% retainage until 50% project completion, and the successful contractor must provide a one-year warranty for workmanship and materials. Kenosha County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.