Kenosha County Kemper Center Roof Replacement

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a partial roof replacement project at the Kemper Center located at 6501 3rd Avenue in Kenosha. The procurement involves replacing an existing roof with a fully-adhered 60-mil EPDM single-ply roofing system, which includes replacing perimeter sheet metal flashings, gutters, downspouts, and performing miscellaneous carpentry work. Contractors must have a minimum of 5 years of roof replacement experience and provide three references from similar projects completed within the past 5 years. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 22, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the Kemper Center, with vendor responsibility forms due by January 31, 2025, and final bids due on February 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid price, and the winning contractor must provide 100% payment and performance bonds within 10 days of award. Evaluation criteria include contractor experience, compliance with technical specifications, and ability to meet the substantial completion deadline of September 30, 2025.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires contractors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million per occurrence commercial general liability, $2 million aggregate, $1 million auto liability, and $1 million umbrella coverage. The roof replacement will come with a manufacturer's 10-year warranty and a contractor's 2-year workmanship warranty. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves complex roofing work with detailed technical specifications, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The contract includes provisions for monthly progress payments with 5% retainage held until 50% completion, and the county reserves the right to make direct payments to subcontractors if necessary. Contractors will need to coordinate closely with the owner, particularly for temporary gas line disconnection and reconnection, and must ensure minimal disruption to existing building operations during the construction process.