Trilogy Shampoo Station Addition

Fox Valley Technical College is soliciting sealed bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26020, a project to add three shampoo stations in the Trilogy Salon located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The procurement seeks a single general contractor to complete a comprehensive renovation involving demolition, plumbing, electrical work, casework, flooring, and painting. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience with similar projects, adequate financial resources, and proper licensing. Contractors must provide a 5% bid security and meet specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability coverage. Key project dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 29, 2025, at 8:30 AM CST, a contractor inquiry deadline of October 1, 2025, and bid submissions due on October 8, 2025, by 2:00 PM CST. The public bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, with the FVTC District Board expected to approve the contract on October 21, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest bidder meeting all project specifications.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will utilize AIA Contract A101 and A201 forms, with the earliest potential purchase order issuance date of October 22, 2025. The anticipated construction start date is December 15, 2025, with substantial completion required by January 16, 2026. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a moderate-scale project involving architectural and technical modifications to the college's salon facilities. The contract is tax-exempt, and Fox Valley Technical College reserves the right to negotiate contract terms and reject any or all bids. The project will be managed using construction drawings prepared by Eppstein Uhen Architects and supported by Miron Construction Company, with mechanical systems by Fredericksen Engineering and electrical/plumbing design by Muermann Engineering.