Request for Bids - Jail Plumbing Remodel

Rusk County, Wisconsin is issuing a Request for Bids for a Jail Plumbing Remodel project at the Rusk County Jail located at 311 Miner Ave E, Ladysmith, Wisconsin 54848. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to remove and replace plumbing fixtures and related infrastructure within four dormitories and three holding cells, including four toilets, four toilet carriers, four hung sinks, four urinals, ten shower drains, ten shower valves, three mixing valves, 18 combo toilet/lavatory units, and one nursing office sensor faucet. The scope of work also encompasses core drilling and replacing shower drains with floor and tile repair, replacing piping in the ceiling and chase, installing locking cabinets for new mixing valves with wall patching and painting, and installing pipe insulation on new piping. Qualified bidders must possess appropriate licensing and bonding for plumbing services, maintain liability and other required insurance coverage, provide evidence of legal authority to conduct business in Wisconsin, and submit a W-9 form along with company background information and federal employer identification number documentation. The project timeline requires substantial completion by June 25, 2026, with final completion by July 1, 2026, and failure to meet these deadlines may result in daily monetary penalties. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Rusk County Clerk's office by March 2, 2026, at 3 PM, with bids to be opened at the Rusk County Government Center Board Room at that same time. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost and performance suggestions, with the Property Committee reviewing and recommending bids at their February 4 meeting and the Rusk County Board of Supervisors awarding the contract at their February 24 meeting. Bidders must submit detailed cost breakdowns with all expected expenses, proposed timeline and work summary, and background materials and references for any proposed subcontractors.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types responding to this procurement are detailed in the bid document. The bid document does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration with the new plumbing systems. All work is designated as tax-exempt. The budget range or award value for this project has not been disclosed in the available documentation. Questions regarding bid specifications or process must be submitted in writing to Brett Ewer, Facilities Manager, at 715-532-2137 or bewer@ruskcountywi.gov. Rusk County reserves the right to award the contract to multiple bidders, refuse any proposal, or cancel, suspend, or discontinue any proposal at any time without obligation or notice.