Laundry Exhaust System (replacing laundry lint collection system with required removal) for Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is issuing a sealed bid procurement for the design, furnishing, and installation of a new laundry exhaust lint collection system at the Community Reintegration Center located at 8885 S. 68th St., Franklin, Wisconsin 53132. The project scope encompasses the complete removal of the existing lint filter system and ductwork, followed by installation of a fully integrated, code-compliant system designed to support two Braun 123H Dryers with a target capacity of approximately 20,000 CFM. Deliverables include shop drawings, product data sheets, structural calculations, control system schematics, operation and maintenance manuals in printed and digital formats, as-built drawings, a detailed project schedule, and system commissioning. The contractor must obtain all permits and inspections, coordinate with county personnel and other contractors, provide structural engineering analysis, integrate controls with the existing Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System, perform electrical and roofing modifications, and provide a minimum one-year labor warranty along with manufacturer warranties. Site visits are strongly recommended, with prospective bidders able to request on-site reviews by contacting Bid Administrator Carsten Peterson at carsten.peterson@milwaukeecountywi.gov. The bid submission deadline is June 3, 2026, and all questions and communications must be submitted through the public Q&A Forum within the bid system; unauthorized communication with County representatives may result in bid elimination. Award will be made to the lowest qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder based on total pricing for all line items, with evaluation considering Total Cost of Ownership financial benefit to the County. Delivery must be completed within 30 calendar days after receipt of the order release on an F.O.B. Destination basis with all delivery costs included in pricing.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents for disadvantaged business enterprises, though bidders are encouraged to reference applicable government contracting options including GSA, University of Wisconsin, VendorNet, MMCAP, NPP, SourceWell, NJPA, Omnia, US Communities, NASPO, and National IPA contracts in their pricing submissions. The successful contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws including non-discrimination provisions and disadvantaged business enterprise compliance requirements. All bid pricing must be submitted without federal excise tax or Wisconsin state sales tax, as Milwaukee County is exempt. Vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Wisconsin Workers Compensation Insurance meeting statutory requirements, and Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with Milwaukee County named as an additional insured. The contract requires integration with the existing Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System, and an add alternate option for full integration with the building fire alarm and fire suppression systems is available. No specific budget range or estimated award value is provided in the solicitation documents.