Request for Bids - Fairgrounds Shower Building

Rusk County, Wisconsin is seeking sealed bids for the construction of a new shower building at the County Fairgrounds. The project requires a contractor to complete a comprehensive facility construction with all associated permits and utilities being the contractor's responsibility. The Request for Sealed Bids specifies detailed construction requirements outlined in Addendum A, with specific timeline milestones including a construction start date of April 15, 2024, substantial completion targeted for July 12, 2024, and final construction completion by July 26, 2024. Sealed bids are due on March 7, 2024 at noon and must be submitted to Gary Shilts at 311 E Miner Ave, Ladysmith, WI 54848. Bid opening will occur on March 8, 2024 during the Property Meeting, with the bid award scheduled for March 26, 2024 at the County Board Meeting. The contractor will be responsible for providing eight temporary shower and restroom facilities during construction, including all necessary labor, mobilization, demobilization, supplies, hookups, and disconnects. Liquidated damages may be assessed if work is not completed before the County Fair scheduled for August 5-12, 2024.

The bid document does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent qualifications, nor does it outline specific pricing terms or funding sources. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the documentation. Potential bidders can arrange site visits by contacting Gary Shilts, the Facilities Manager, at 715-415-5529 or via email at gshilts@ruskcountywi.us for additional project details or clarifications. While a specific budget range is not provided, interested contractors should carefully review the attached Addendum A for comprehensive project specifications and requirements. The project appears to be a straightforward local government infrastructure improvement focused on enhancing facility amenities at the Rusk County Fairgrounds, with a clear timeline and specific construction and completion expectations.