ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE FOR BIDSProject Name: Fond Du Lac Alarm & Sprinkler System Replacement Project location: Milwaukee Transit System 3343 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53210 Project Number: WT0148 Contract Description: Replacement of Existing Alarm & Sprinkler Systems Project Substantial Completion Date: 300 Calendar Days from the date of commencement of the work. Project funded by Milwaukee County Capital Budget Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, April 23rd,2024 at 10:30 AM - Meet at 2932 N. 35th ST, MKE, WI 53210 Bids are to be completed online in Bid Express internet Bidding System at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/24937/home no later than Wednesday, May 15th at 2 P.M., Milwaukee County project bid summary results will be posted on the Bid Express site and Milwaukee County web site at www.county.milwaukee.gov. Bid summary results may be available a few hours following the Bid Due Date time. Contractors shall employ a minimum of 50% of the Contract labor force with employees that reside in Milwaukee County. Documentation must be performed by LCPtracker Labor Compliance software. (see Bid Documents for RESIDENCY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS). Bidding document distribution will be online in Bid Express internet Bidding System at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/24937/home All bidders must meet the minimum software requirements of the bidding website and be able to view, enter, scan and upload PDF files to submit a bid. For further information contact 414-278-4861. Target Business Enterprise (TBE) or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this project is 25% percent. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROJECT ALL REQUIRED TBE-14 / DBE-14 FORMS SHALL BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY PRIME AND SUBMITTED AS INDICATED IN INVITATION TO BID. Bidder's attention is called to the "Notice of Requirements for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity" (Executive Order 11246), contained in the Bid Documents, which set forth, in part, goals and timetables for the employment of women and minorities in the project area. Bidders shall submit a completed contractor qualification statement not less than five(5) calendar days prior to the bid due date. Contractor qualification statement is valid for a three-year period commencing on the date accepted. Refer to Milwaukee County Ordinance Chapter 43 for more information. Follow the link to verify that your firm is already prequalified, or to submit a qualification statement for your firm. https://mke.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/StartRegistry.asp?TN=mke&XID=8020 Bidders shall submit the completed Subcontractor-Supplier Information Entry with the Bid. Failure to submit this information with Bid may result in rejection of the Bid as non-responsive. A 10 percent bid bond or certified check is required with bid. The low responsive, responsible bidder will be recommended for contract award. Owner reserves right to reject bid, to waive informalities in bid or to accept bid which will be in best interest of Owner. Base Bid shall remain open to acceptance for a period of 60 days after bid due date. DIRECTOR, DEPT. OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES2601574/4-12-15