Kenosha County Sheriff’s Garage Fire Damage Repair

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for fire damage repair services at the Kenosha County Sheriff's Garage, located at 4777 88th Ave, Kenosha. The project involves restoration of a 4,345 square foot one-story pre-engineered metal storage facility, with primary focus on repairing a 1,350 square foot fire-damaged area. Contractors must submit comprehensive bid documents including a Vendor Responsibility Form, Signature and Authority Affidavit, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, and Ethics Compliance Addendum. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond or cashier's check and have the capability to provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond within ten business days of award. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff's Garage, with written questions due by July 28, 2023. Sealed bids must be submitted by August 9, 2023, at 3:00 PM to the Kenosha County Purchasing Division, with contract award estimated for August 23, 2023. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsible, responsive bidder meeting all specifications.

The contract requires contractors to have been in business providing similar services for at least five years and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, and a $1,000,000 excess/umbrella policy. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the bid documents indicate a preference for experienced contractors with demonstrated capability in fire damage restoration. Unit pricing is requested for potential additional work, including roof insulation, metal building system roof purlins, and roofing panels. Progress payments will be made monthly with 5% retainage until 50% completion, after which full payment will be processed unless work progress is unsatisfactory. The project involves full removal and replacement of liner and insulation in the work area, with specific considerations for facility access, security, and coordination with County personnel. No specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, but the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial restoration project.