Roof Replacement Project Brookside Care Center

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a comprehensive roof replacement project at the Brookside Care Center located at 3506 Washington Road in Kenosha. The procurement is structured as a competitive bid opportunity (RFB #2403) for a roofing contractor to perform a full roof replacement, including installation of laminated architectural fiberglass-reinforced asphalt shingles, synthetic underlayment, sheet metal flashings, new gutters and downspouts, and EPDM single-ply membrane installation. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in roof replacement, provide three references from similar projects within the past five years, and submit a 5% bid bond or cashier's check. Key deadlines include a pre-bid conference on January 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM, a written questions deadline of January 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM, and sealed bid submissions due by January 31, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The county will award the contract to the lowest total cost responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specifications, with an estimated contract award date of March 16, 2024. Evaluation criteria include total bid price, contractor experience, references, and compliance with comprehensive insurance and bonding requirements.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, statutory Workers Compensation, and a $1,000,000 Excess/Umbrella Liability policy. The engineer's cost estimate ranges between $600,000 and $700,000, with the project requiring completion within three calendar months of work commencement and no later than October 31, 2024. Contractors must be authorized applicators for specific roofing manufacturers like Holcim Elevate or Carlisle Syntec, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in EPDM membrane installation. The successful bidder must provide a two-year workmanship warranty and comply with all federal and state prevailing wage and safety requirements. Manufacturers are required to offer a ten-year standard warranty covering all components and workmanship. Kenosha County is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes, and all transportation and insurance charges must be included in the bid price.