Portage County Architectural & Engineering Evaluation of Law Enforcement Center

Portage County, Wisconsin, is seeking architectural and engineering evaluation services for the Portage County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) through a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP). The procurement aims to conduct a detailed assessment of the facility, including evaluations of the building's structural condition, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, security systems, and grounds. Key deliverables include a thorough analysis of the current facility's condition and recommendations for potential future expansion to accommodate growing operational needs. Proposers must be registered Wisconsin architects or professional engineers with prior experience in correctional or law enforcement facility projects. The evaluation will be scored on a 1,000-point scale, with points allocated across Organization Capabilities (200 points), Staff Qualifications (200 points), Proposer Solutions (350 points), and Cost Proposal (250 points). Critical dates include a mandatory proposer conference held on February 20, 2018, written questions due by March 1, 2018, and proposal submissions required by March 13, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. The county anticipates interviewing top-scoring proposers during the week of March 26, 2018, with an intent to award notification estimated for the week of April 8, 2018, and a potential contract award date of April 18, 2018.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers are required to submit three references from comparable institutions or companies served within the past five years, along with detailed labor costs, hourly rates, estimated hours by staff member, travel and lodging expenses, and other project-related costs in a separate sealed envelope. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the contract includes provisions allowing the County to reject any or all proposals and negotiate terms with the highest-scoring proposer. The contract will be fixed-price for the entire contract period, with potential adjustments negotiated at renewal, and is subject to cancellation for non-appropriation of funds or non-compliance. The estimated project start date is May 1, 2018, with the contract extending through project completion. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive scoring methodology and detailed cost submission requirements suggest the County is seeking a comprehensive, high-quality evaluation of the Law Enforcement Center.