Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility HVAC Improvements Phase 1

Kenosha County is soliciting sealed bids through Request for Bid #2613 to establish a contract for HVAC improvements at the Pre-Trial Facility located at 927 54th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin. This is a construction services procurement involving selective demolition and disposal, replacement of existing rooftop HVAC equipment and variable air volume (VAV) boxes, installation of required piping, ductwork, and electrical connections, provision of new controls, and integration of existing fire alarm devices into new equipment. Deliverables include shop drawings and construction drawings, all HVAC equipment installations and modifications, commissioning services, operation and maintenance manuals, three years of post-completion maintenance service, and a one-year warranty on workmanship and defective materials in addition to manufacturer warranties. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience providing HVAC upgrade services, submit three project references from the past five years, provide proof of manufacturer authorization to sell and install HVAC products, meet comprehensive vendor responsibility questionnaire requirements, and carry specified insurance including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, workers compensation at statutory limits, and $1,000,000 excess/umbrella liability. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Kenosha County Administration Building with a facility tour requiring background check form submission by March 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Written questions must be submitted by April 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the vendor responsibility form is due by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and sealed bids must be received by April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is estimated for April 30, 2026, with contract pricing remaining firm for 90 days after bid opening and substantial completion targeted for April 30, 2027.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Upon contract award, the selected contractor must provide a 100% performance and payment bond within ten business days and comply with facility security requirements including background checks for all service technicians entering restricted areas and 45-minute orientation completion. The project requires integration with existing building automation systems compatible with BACnet direct digital controls and coordination with the facility's existing fire alarm and building management infrastructure during ongoing occupied facility operations, with all system shutdowns requiring 72-hour advance notice scheduled during low-flow periods as determined by the owner. Progress payments will be made monthly with 5% retainage until 50% project completion is achieved. The bid documents do not disclose an estimated budget range or award value; however, interested contractors should contact the County Purchasing Division at 1010 56th Street, Second Floor, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140 for additional information regarding the project scope and anticipated contract value.