Kitchen Hood and Exhaust Fan

The City of Madison, Wisconsin is seeking bids for Request for Bids (RFB #8668-0-2017-BP) to replace the kitchen range exhaust hood, exhaust fan, and associated infrastructure at Fire Station #5, located at 4418 Cottage Grove Road. The project requires a general contractor to complete comprehensive work including disconnection and removal of existing equipment, protection of fire suppression components, installation of a new range hood and ductwork, widening the exterior masonry wall penetration, and reconfiguring the fire suppression system's emergency pull switch. Key deliverables include separate cost proposals for demolition/removal and new installation, with all pricing submitted as all-inclusive, not-to-exceed fixed fees. Bid submissions are due October 9, 2017, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions required to be submitted by September 26, 2017, and answers posted by September 29, 2017. Site visits are available by contacting Lucas Wardell at (608) 243-5894 or Jon Evans at (608) 243-5893, and the project is scheduled for early to mid-October, coordinating with a separate cabinetry contract.

The contract includes several significant compliance requirements for potential bidders, including prevailing wage standards, affirmative action obligations for contractors with 15 or more employees, and living wage requirements for service contracts exceeding $5,000. Vendors must provide specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation. Local vendors registered with the City receive a scoring preference, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, waive informalities, and make partial awards. The City is tax-exempt (Tax Exempt Number ES 42916, Federal Tax ID #39-6005507), and bidders must submit electronic proposals to bids@cityofmadison.com with the RFB number in the subject line. No specific funding source or contract value was disclosed in the request for bids, and no incumbent vendor was identified. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement for the city's fire station facilities.