Request For Proposal (RFP) Fire Protection Upgrades - Transit Administration and Garage Facility

The City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, located in Winnebago County, is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive fire protection upgrade project for its Transit Administration and Garage Facility. The Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks professional firms to install fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and fire doors, with work to be performed using federal and local funding. Specific project deliverables include excavation and installation of a fire water riser supply, two dry-pipe sprinkler systems, a complete fire alarm system, and replacement of select fire doors. Proposals will be evaluated based on multiple criteria: firm qualifications, project team experience, project understanding and work plan, schedule, value-added capabilities, and budget. A site visit is available from June 17-21, 2024, and sealed proposals are due by 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2024. The anticipated contract award date is August 13, 2024, with project commencement expected in August 2024. Qualified vendors must demonstrate expertise in fire protection system design and installation, and must provide comprehensive documentation and technical capabilities.

The RFP includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, suggesting potential set-aside considerations for minority-owned or small businesses. Federal regulations, including Buy America provisions, Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, and specific bonding requirements (5% bid guarantee, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond), will govern the contract. Contractors must comply with various federal statutes, including civil rights requirements, debarment restrictions, and regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. While precise budget details are not explicitly stated, the project documentation references a project value of approximately $1,000,000. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella liability coverage. Subcontractors must also meet these insurance standards, and all vendors must provide certificates of insurance. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding process.