Renovation of a multi-residential development in Janesville, Wisconsin. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

Contracts are awarded to the lowest, most qualified, responsible and responsive bidder on the basis of the base bid and full consideration of any or all alternatives, as may be in the best interest of Rock County. In determining the award of contract, Rock County will consider the scope of the work involved, time of delivery, competency of bidder, bidder's ability to render satisfactory service, and past performance. If two or more All questions concerning this Invitation to Bid shall be submitted in writing to Shilo Titus, Purchasing Manager. Questions shall be received by 12:00 noon (local time), March 18, 2022. Questions received after this date and time will not be answered. Questions shall be e-mailed to shilo.titus@co.rock.wi.us. No verbal explanation or instructions will be given in regard to the meaning of the drawings or specifications during the bid period. Bidders shall bring inadequacies, omissions or conflicts to Rock County's attention in writing by the question cut-off date and time. If necessary, answers to questions will be provided to all specification holders in the form of an addendum. Addendum will include a list of each question received and Rock County'sresponse. Failure to maintain the required certificates of insurance, permits, licenses and bonds will be cause for contract termination. If the Contractor fails to maintain and keep in force the required insurance, Rock County shall have the right to cancel and terminate the contract withoutnotice. Award will not be made to any Bidder in default of a Contract with Rock County, or to any Bidder having as its agent or employee, any individual previously in default or guilty ofmisrepresentation. Rock County is exempt from the payment of all federal excise taxes, registration no. 41407 (For tax-free transactions under Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code. The certificate of exemption is on file with the District Attorney, U. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Rock County is exempt from Wisconsin State and Local taxes on its purchases except Wisconsin excise tax as the Wisconsin Department of Revenue does not issue state exempt numbers to Counties per Wisconsin Statute 77.54 (9) (a). Contractors performing construction activities are required to pay state user tax on the cost of materials which they purchase. Rock County is required to pay an excise tax on Wisconsin beer, liquor, wine, cigarettes, tobacco products, motor vehicle fuel engine oil and aviation fuel. Any damage, including damage to finished surfaces, resulting from the performance of this contract shall be repaired to Rock County's satisfaction at the Contractor's expense. Rock County reserves the right to terminate the Contract, in whole or in part, by giving the Contractor written notice of at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the termination. Upon receipt of termination from Rock County, the Contractor shall only provide those services specifically approved or directed by Rock County. All other rights and duties of the parties under the Contract shall continue during such notice period. Rock County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids; to waive any technicality or error in any bid or part therein, and to accept the same or combinations, in whole or in part, whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of Rock County.