Window Repair

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking competitive bids for window repair services at the Portage County Annex Building located in Stevens Point, specifically involving repairs to 87 plastic clips on aluminum Kawneer Encore windows. The procurement involves cutting caulking at perimeter joints, removing existing vinyl, installing new clips, and reinstalling vinyl. Qualified bidders must demonstrate five years of experience providing similar services and submit three references from comparable-sized institutions. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for June 21, 2022, at 10:00 AM, and while attendance is suggested, it is not mandatory. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on July 5, 2022, to the Portage County Purchasing Department, with questions regarding specifications or bid conditions required to be submitted in writing to Karen Kluck, Procurement Specialist, by June 24, 2022. The County intends to award to one responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications based on the lowest total price, with the contract term running from the date of award through December 31, 2022.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit firm prices that remain fixed for 90 calendar days after bid opening, with all prices quoted in U.S. dollars and submitted on the Bid Offer Form. The awarded contractor must obtain and maintain a Certificate of Insurance with minimum coverage of one million dollars for commercial liability and automobile liability, issued by a Wisconsin-licensed insurance company with a minimum AM Best rating of A1. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders must include transportation and insurance charges in their proposals. The County is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes, and the procurement allows for the possibility of selecting multiple vendors if deemed advantageous to the county. All bid submissions must include an original and one copy of required documentation, including the Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, warranty statement, and any addendum acknowledgments.