Parks Department Overhead Garage Door & Operator

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a comprehensive overhead garage door replacement project at the Portage County Parks Shop located in Stevens Point. The procurement involves removing five existing overhead garage doors and installing new doors and operators, with specific requirements including two 14' x 14' doors, two 12' x 14' doors, and one 12' x 12' door, all with windows. All doors must meet C.H.I. Model 3236 specifications or approved equivalents, and operators must be LiftMaster Brand Model T5011 or equivalent. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience in overhead door and operator installation, provide three references from comparable projects completed within the past three years, and possess manufacturer authorization with service and repair capabilities. The bid documents specified a submission deadline of October 16, 2017, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening at the Portage County Purchasing office. Questions regarding specifications were due in writing by October 4, 2017, with responses issued via official addendum. The county will award the contract to the lowest total cost bidder who is responsive and responsible, with secondary consideration given to delivery timeliness.

While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, bidders must meet comprehensive qualification requirements and insurance standards. The contractor is required to maintain commercial liability insurance of one million dollars and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Wisconsin Statutes, with Portage County listed as an additional insured. A one-year warranty covering defective workmanship and materials is mandatory, supplementing manufacturers' warranties. For projects exceeding $1,000 with construction time greater than 30 days, the contract includes monthly progress payments with a five percent retainage until 50 percent completion. Prices must remain firm for 60 days following bid opening, and the awarded contractor must maintain accepted costs for the entire contract period. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and multiple door replacements suggest a potential project value in the mid-to-high five-figure range. A pre-bid site visit was encouraged, with interested vendors advised to contact Joe Trzebiatowski at 715-343-6320 to arrange an inspection of the facility.