ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE FOR BIDSProject Name: South Shore Beach Improvements Project Location: 2900 South Shore Drive Milwaukee, WI 53207 Project Number: WP081001 Contract Description: Work consists of construction of beach improvements. This includes demo of the existing beach, revetment construction, beach construction, breakwater construction, concrete pavement, grading, stormwater infrastructure, green infrastructure, and other items as indicated in the project bid documents. Substantial Completion Date: 7/1/25 Project funded by federal. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Friday August 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Meet outside the South Shore Pavilion. Bids are to be completed online in Bid Express internet Bidding System at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/24937/home no later than 2 P.M., Wednesday September 11, 2024. 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). For Federally Funded Contracts wage rates are established pursuant to Federal Labor Determination and Provisions. 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. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this project is 4% percent. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROJECT ALL REQUIRED 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 SERVICES2639433/8-14-21