Kenosha County Public Safety Building Fuel Island Replacement

Kenosha County, Wisconsin, through its Purchasing Division, is soliciting bids for the comprehensive replacement of the fuel island and canopy at the Public Safety Building located at 1000 55th Street in Kenosha. The project involves complete demolition of the existing fuel infrastructure and installation of new underground fuel storage tanks, including one 5,000-gallon diesel tank and two 10,000-gallon gasoline tanks, along with a new fuel dispensing system and canopy structure. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in fuel island replacement and provide three references from similar projects completed within the past five years. The mandatory pre-bid conference was held on May 8, 2024, with the final date for submitting questions established as May 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Bid submissions are due on June 12, 2024, at 3:00 PM local time, with contract award anticipated on June 5, 2024. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with mandatory submission of a 5% Bid Bond and potential requirement for a Payment and Performance Bond. The project specifications mandate strict compliance with ACI, IBC, ASTM standards, NFPA 70 electrical code, OSHA requirements, and Wisconsin state regulations.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must be authorized manufacturers, distributors, or dealers and meet extensive vendor responsibility requirements, including legal authority to conduct business in Wisconsin and demonstrating financial capacity and integrity. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, and statutory Workers Compensation coverage. The contract includes a one-year warranty on all labor and materials, with 5% retainage applied to all payments. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving underground tank replacement, new fuel dispensing equipment, canopy construction, and associated electrical and communication infrastructure—suggests a significant capital investment. The project allows for three potential alternates: expanding the canopy size, delaying work until spring 2025, and considering alternative tank materials. Existing infrastructure to be integrated includes the current PV200 management systems and Veeder Root tank monitor systems, which will be connected to new conduits and cables.