Token Creek Park Storage Building

Dane County is seeking bids for the Token Creek Park Storage Building project through Request for Bid (RFB) No. 324058, issued by the Department of Administration-Public Works Engineering Division. The procurement involves constructing a 30-foot by 50-foot post-framed metal storage building located at 6200 Williamsburg Way in DeForest, Wisconsin, which includes comprehensive electrical and plumbing work. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by 2:00 p.m. on April 15, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. The project requires a 5% bid guarantee and offers three alternate bid options: adding concrete pavement, replacing buried treated posts with precast concrete foundation columns, and constructing an open-air lean-to structure with chainlink fencing. Evaluation criteria include Best Value Contracting requirements, with bidders required to submit detailed company information, project experience, references, and certifications. The project timeline indicates construction will start on October 6, 2025, and must be completed by April 17, 2026.

The procurement includes specific provisions for emerging small businesses, with a 10% participation goal for small business involvement in the construction. Bidders must provide a Fair Labor Practice Certification and comply with emerging small business reporting requirements. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the project requires comprehensive documentation, including a waste management plan and adherence to Wisconsin state building codes and environmental regulations. Though an exact budget is not explicitly stated, the project scope and detailed specifications suggest a potential budget in the several hundred thousand dollar range, funded through Dane County's public works capital improvement budget. The project will be located within Token Creek County Park and includes provisions for specialized construction techniques, materials, and infrastructure integration. Potential respondents must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with local regulations, and the capacity to complete the multifaceted storage building project within the specified timeframe.