Valley transit facility renovation phase 2

The City of Appleton, Wisconsin is requesting bids on the Valley Transit Facility Renovation Phase 2 project, a combined new construction and systems-upgrade scope with bids due July 16, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. (C.S.T.), read publicly at 2:00 p.m. the same day. Bidders must comply with the City of Appleton's Responsible Bidder Policy and participate in a Class A Registered Apprenticeship Program to be eligible — both are hard qualifications.

The scope encompasses a new 14,300 square foot bus storage addition, remodeling and systems upgrade of the existing 43,175 square foot facility, and related site work including additional parking, stormwater management, and landscaping improvements. The project was designed by Kueny Architects, LLC.

All bids must be submitted electronically through QuestCDN.com. Bidders must purchase digital contract documents for a nonrefundable $22.00 cost and pay an additional $42.00 Quest service fee. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 29, 2026 at 801 Whitman Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin 54914. Bidders must file a Bidders Proof of Responsibility form with the City Clerk by July 11, 2026 to be eligible for consideration.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount, payable to the City. The successful bidder must obtain Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100 percent of the contract value, with bond costs included in the bid. Certain items purchased for the project may be exempt from Wisconsin sales tax under 77.54(9m), which the contractor shall not charge to the City. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informalities in the bidding process.