Kenosha County Petrifying Springs Shelter #5- Immediate Repairs Rebid

Kenosha County, Wisconsin, through its Purchasing Division, is seeking bids for immediate repairs to Petrifying Springs Park Shelter #5, located at 5555 7th Street in Kenosha. The project scope encompasses repairing distressed masonry, structural connections, fireplace abandonment, and roofing installation. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar services and provide three professional references verifying work quality. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the shelter site, though attendance is not mandatory. Sealed bids are due no later than 3:00 PM on October 11, 2023, to the Kenosha County Purchasing Division. Vendors must submit a comprehensive bid package including a Vendor Responsibility Form (due by October 6, 2023), 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. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with an estimated award date of October 18, 2023.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must obtain a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the total contract price within ten business days of award. Insurance requirements are substantial, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers Compensation at statutory limits, and Excess/Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000). Subcontracting is permitted but requires pre-approval, with the prime contractor remaining responsible for all subcontractor work and payment. The project requires a one-year warranty on workmanship and product replacement, with potential maintenance agreement options after warranty expiration. Work must be completed by April 1, 2024, with bidders allowed to propose alternate completion dates if needed. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders must submit a total price bid in U.S. dollars, with prices remaining firm for 60 days after bid opening and standard payment terms of 30 days from invoice receipt.