In general, the work consists of: security improvements to the front lobby of the institution. This will include construction of a new ballistic resistant officer's station, administrative entrance hardening and upgrades to the lobby and entrances to meet ADA Requirements. New door controls will be integrated into the existing security system. Trades include General and Electrical. This work is located within a secure setting. All potential bidders must be certified by DOA prior to submitting bids on state construction projects over $50,000. All bids received from contractors who are not certified will be rejected. Contractor certification applications and instructions for completing the form may be obtained from the DOA Website. All potential bidders must be certified by DOA prior to submitting bids on state construction projects over $50,000. All bids received from contractors who are not certified will be rejected. Contractor certification applications and instructions for completing the form may be obtained from the DOA Website This project is being let using the single prime bidding and contracting process. DFD will publicly bid the applicable mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP) divisions of work first. Within 5 days of the MEP bid opening, DFD will identify a lowest, qualified, responsible, certified bidder in each applicable MEP division of work. These successful MEP bids must be included in all general prime contractor bids received. No later than 5 days after DFD identifies the successful MEP bids, DFD will publicly open general prime contractor bids. General prime contractor bids that do not include the successful MEP bids will be rejected. The state will enter into a single contract with the lowest, qualified, responsible, certified general prime contractor and this general prime contractor will enter into subcontracts with the successful MEP bidders. Base Bids will be received as a single lump sum bid for: 5) Electrical. Bid Guarantee in the amount of 10% of the Bid must accompany each bid submitted. NOTICE: The 2017-2019 Wisconsin State Budget (2017 Wisconsin Act 59) repealed Wisconsin's prevailing wage laws. Effective September 23, 2017, state prevailing wage requirements on state building projects no longer apply. These changes take effect for projects advertised for bid after September 23, 2017. This change does not affect the Federal Davis Bacon Act requirements. A non-mandatory pre-bid tour is scheduled for December 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. It is encouraged that contractors attend. Pre-registration is required for all those wishing to attend the tour. Please complete the "DOC - Facility Security Clearance Background Check" document provided in these specifications and email to Submit completed DOC 2430 forms to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Jeff Sommerfeldt, - Jeff.Sommerfeldt@wisconsin.gov) & Security Director Nirdip Dulai Nirdip.Dulai@wisconsin.gov) no later than 24 hour prior to the tour. Anyone not pre-registered will not be allowed to attend the pre-bid tour. For questions, contact KONTEXT architects at info@kontextarchitects.com.