Kenosha County Detention Center Rooftop Equipment Replacement Phase 3

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for the Detention Center Rooftop Equipment Replacement Phase 3 project, which involves comprehensive replacement of existing rooftop HVAC equipment and Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes at the facility located at 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha. The procurement involves a complete system replacement including packaged rooftop units, variable air volume terminal units, and building automation system controls, with work to be executed in phased construction across four detention center dormitory areas (E, F, G, and H). A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for March 7, 2023, requiring submission of a background check form by March 3, 2023. The bid deadline is March 23, 2023, at 3:00 PM, with bids to be submitted to the County Purchasing Division. Bidders must be an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or authorized dealer with five years of HVAC service experience, and must provide three references from comparable-sized institutions. The county will evaluate bids based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria, with specific requirements including comprehensive insurance coverage, performance bonding, and technical capability to integrate with existing Schneider Electric EcoStruxure BACnet controllers.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project anticipates a contract award on April 6, 2023, with substantial completion expected by October 31, 2024. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the project requires integration with the County's existing building automation systems and intranet infrastructure. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty for workmanship and materials, in addition to manufacturer warranties. Insurance requirements are substantial, 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). The project will involve monthly progress payments with a 5% retainage until 50% completion, and contractors must submit detailed documentation including lien waivers, shop drawings, and comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the complexity of the HVAC and control system replacement suggests a significant capital investment for the county.