Temporary Housing

Walworth County, Wisconsin is requesting proposals for the provision and management of temporary housing units dedicated to Health and Human Services program recipients, with proposals due August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the Bonfire Portal and questions due August 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses a turnkey solution delivering and maintaining three fully furnished emergency temporary housing units, including all rental and utility expenses, security deposits, furnishings, and routine and turnover cleaning. The County allocates a maximum of $5,000 per year for cleaning and repair costs. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three years of verifiable experience in rental operations and maintain proper Wisconsin business licensing.

Insurance requirements are extensive: Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million per accident), Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Commercial Crime Insurance ($100,000 per occurrence), Property Insurance, Cyber Liability ($1 million per occurrence), and Excess/Umbrella Liability ($5 million per occurrence). All costs must be fully burdened and inclusive of labor, overhead, and administration. Pricing shall remain firm for the first year, with annual adjustments thereafter limited to no more than 3% based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers Housing Index.

The initial contract term runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with an option to extend for three additional one-year periods by mutual consent. Award is anticipated October 22, 2026. Evaluation prioritizes technical proposal quality (80 points), proposer qualifications and experience (50 points), and pricing (25 points). Short-listed proposers must participate in mandatory vendor-provided site tours on September 9, 2026. The County assumes no obligation to purchase a minimum amount of services and will pay properly submitted invoices within 45 days. All deliverables become the sole property of Walworth County. Consultants must comply with HIPAA as a Business Associate.