Valley Transit Facility Renovation Phase 1

The City of Appleton, located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, is seeking electronic bids for the Valley Transit Facility Renovation Phase 1 project through QuestCDN.com. The procurement involves constructing a new 6,945 square foot administration office addition, remodeling existing office and support areas, and completing related site work including additional parking, updated stormwater management, and landscaping improvements at 801 Whitman Avenue. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on January 19, 2023, with electronic bids due by 1:45 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 1, 2023, and a public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. the same day. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount and provide Proof of Responsibility by January 27, 2023. The project will be awarded as a Stipulated Sum contract, with contractors required to have a project superintendent with a minimum of ten years' experience in similar projects. The bid documents include ten alternates covering various aspects of the renovation, such as paratransit work, geothermal systems, roofing, security, HVAC controls, and office furnishings.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project includes a $250,000 allowance and requires material testing by the general contractor, with hazardous material abatement to be handled by the owner. Contractors will be responsible for temporary office construction at the downtown transfer hub during the renovation. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project requires integration with existing facility systems and adherence to specific manufacturer specifications for various components, including roofing by Mule Hide, Grundfos pumps, Fulton Endura boilers, and Daikin air handlers. Contract documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $15.00, with an additional $30.00 electronic bid service fee. Successful bidders will be required to provide Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payment Bonds for 100 percent of the contract value. Some materials may qualify for sales tax exemption under Wisconsin Statute 77.54(9m), potentially reducing overall project costs.