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BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND ADDRESSED TO:
AGENCY: Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program
ADDRESS: 208 US Hwy 18 West, Montfort, WI 53569
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
REQUEST FOR BID
Water Heater Materials and Installation
Bid envelope must be sealed and plainly marked in lower corner with due date
and Request for Bid #181003. Late bids will be rejected. Bids MUST be date
and time stamped by the soliciting purchasing office on or before the date and
time the bid is due. Bids dated and time stamped in another office will be
rejected. Receipt of a bid by the mail system does not constitute receipt of bid by
the purchasing office. Any bid which is inadvertently opened as a result of not
being properly and clearly marked is subject to rejection. Bids must be submitted
separately, i.e. not included with sample packages or other bids. Bid openings
are public unless otherwise specified. Records will be available for public
inspection after issuance of the notice of intent to award or the award of the
contract. Bidder should contact the person below for an appointment to view the
bid record. Bids shall be firm for acceptance for 60 days from date of bid
opening, unless otherwise noted. The attached terms and conditions apply to
any subsequent award.
Bids MUST be in this office no later than
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4:00pm
Name (Contact for further information)
BIDDER ( NAME AND ADDRESS)
Phyllis Novinskie
Phone (608)943-6909
Fax
(608)943-6929
ext223
Date Monday, August 10, 2009
Email: [email protected]
Quote Price and Delivery FOB
208 US Hwy 18 West, Montfort, WI 53569
Fax bids are not accepted.
Description
See sections 4- 6 and Attachment(s) for description of bid items.
(1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ANY ADDENDA and/or REVISIONS:
In signing this section, we stipulate that this bid is predicated upon the terms and conditions of this RFB and any addenda or revisions
thereof.
____________________________________________________________________
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Name of Authorized Company Representative - Signature and Title
Date
(2) DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Signature below acknowledges vendor identified on application has not been suspended, debarred, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from eligibility by any Federal department or agency.
____________________________________________________________________
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Name of Authorized Company Representative - Signature and Title
Date
Note: Signature also required at the bottom of this page.
Payment Terms
Delivery Time
… We claim minority bidder preference [Wis. Stats. s. 16.75(3m)]. Under Wisconsin Statutes, a 5% preference may be granted to CERTIFIED Minority Business
Enterprises. Bidder must be certified by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. If you have questions concerning the certification process, contact the
Wisconsin Department of Commerce, 5th Floor, 201 W. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53702, (608) 267-9550.
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In signing this bid we also certify that we have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement or participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any
action in restraint of free competition; that no attempt has been made to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid; that this bid has been
independently arrived at without collusion with any other bidder, competitor or potential competitor; that this bid has not been knowingly disclosed prior to the
opening of bids to any other bidder or competitor; that the above statement is accurate under penalty of perjury.
We will comply with all terms, conditions and specifications required by the Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Administration in this Request for Bid and all
terms of our bid.
Name of Authorized Company Representative (Type or Print)
Signature of Above
Title
Date
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WISCONSIN WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) # 181003
FOR:
WATER HEATER MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0.0
SUMMARY OF REQUEST FOR BID
0.1
CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS
1.0
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
2.0
BID PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS
3.0
BID ACCEPTANCE, EVALUATION AND AWARD
4.0
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
5.0
VENDOR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
6.0
SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
7.0
COST INFORMATION
8.0
REQUIRED FORMS
9.0
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Appendices A – C, revised July 15, 2009)
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10.0
SPECIAL, STANDARD AND SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
List of Attachments to this RFB:
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ATTACHMENT 1 - Part 1: Weatherization Standards for Materials
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ATTACHMENT 1 - Part 2: Technical Specifications (includes any requirements identified from the
Wisconsin Weatherization Field Guide and/or Wisconsin Weatherization Program Manual).
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ATTACHMENT 2 – Cost Sheets for Vendor Bids – bidder must complete
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ATTACHMENT 3 – Vendor Reference – bidder must complete
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ATTACHMENT 4 – Vendor Information – bidder must complete
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ATTACHMENT 5 – sample forms - Any forms identified as required.
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ATTACHMENT 6 - Residential Davis Bacon prevailing wage rate(s) - when applicable.
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Appendices A – C
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Appendix D – Supplemental Terms and Conditions - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 Standard Terms and Conditions for Contractors & 1st Tier Subcontractors
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Appendix E – Supplemental Terms and Conditions - Davis Bacon 29 CFR Section 5.5 - Contract
Provisions & Related Matters
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST FOR BID #181003 – WATER HEATER MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION
A. PROCURING AGENCIES: Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (Agency) a local
administrative and executive weatherization service agency, works in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s
Weatherization Assistance Program and intends to use the results of this bidding process to award a contract to a
Vendor for Water Heater Materials and Installation. The Agency provides these services in the following area:
Grant, Iowa, Lafayette and Richland Counties.
B. SCOPE: The Agency intends to utilize this bid for all purchases for the time period (quantities as estimated in
Attachment 2) from September 15, 2009 to September 14, 2010. The contract may be renewed up to 2 times
not to exceed a total contract period of 3 years by mutual consent between the Agency and Vendor and prior
approval from DOA. However, the Agency may bid out single jobs, or procure commodities, on an as-needed
basis when deemed in the best interest of the Agency and the state.
C. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Listed below are important deadlines for this RFB. In the event the Agency finds it
necessary to change any of these dates and times, it will do so by issuing an addendum to the RFB.
Event
Date
Time
Agency issues RFB
Monday, August 10, 2009
8:00 am
Questions are due
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
4:00 pm
Bidders’ meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
1:00 pm
Bids due from Vendors
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
4:00 pm
Bid opening
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
4:05 pm
D. QUESTIONS: Any questions concerning this RFB must be submitted in writing to Southwest CAP (contact
information listed below) on or before Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 4:00 pm (See Section 2.6.)
E. BIDDERS’ MEETING: A bidders’ meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 1:00 pm at Southwest
CAP, 208 US Hwy 18 West, Montfort, WI 53569. The bidders’ meeting is a public informational meeting for potential
bidders to receive a response to questions. Bidders are required to attend this meeting.
F. DUE DATE FOR BIDS: Bidders must submit one original copy of all materials required for acceptance of their
RFB by Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 4:00 pm to name/address listed below.
G. BID OPENING: Bids will be opened on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 4:05 pm at the address listed below.
Names of the bidders may be read aloud at that time.
H. METHOD OF AWARD: The award will be based upon either the total price, by line or by category subtotal
from the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, whichever is in the best interest of the agency and the state.
Bids will be awarded on a per county basis except for Grant County, which the agency has divided up in
to North and South Sections. The area that the agency is considering as North Grant County is
everything North of County Highway A including the City of Bloomington and South Grant County is
everything South of County Highway A including the City of Lancaster. NOTE THAT bidders must provide
all required documents and specifications and must bid on all items in order to be considered responsive: nonresponsive bids will be rejected.
I. ARRA REPORTING: See Appendix D for reporting requirements (and section 5.2). Requirements include
reporting information to the Agency (by agency deadlines, and in the format, identified by the Weatherization
Agency) related to the number of "jobs created and retained" due to American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) funding received.
J. Other ARRA Requirements: See Appendix D.
K. Prevailing wage: If this contract is subject to Davis Bacon prevailing wage requirements, the wage
determinations must be attached and the contractor and subcontractors must comply with 29 CFR Part 5 (also
see Appendix E).
AGENCY COMMON CARRIER ADDRESS
Attn: Phyllis Novinskie
Southwest CAP
208 US Hwy 18 West
Montfort, WI 53569
AGENCY USPS ADDRESS
Attn: Phyllis Novinskie
Southwest CAP
208 US Hwy 18 West
Montfort, WI 53569
Phone: 608-943-6909 ext. 223
FAX: 608-943-6929
TTY: 711-943-6909
Email: [email protected]
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0.1
CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS (To Be Completed by Bidders and Returned with Bid)
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Note: The Bidders Meeting will be Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 1:00 pm at Southwest CAP, 208 US Hwy
18 West, Montfort, WI 53569. Bidders are required to attend this meeting.
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Bid meets the requirements and conditions set forth.
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** Receipt of addenda acknowledged (if applicable)
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** Submit signed cover page with bid (all areas must be completed)
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** Bid Cost Sheets (Attachment 2) provided
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** Data specifications sheets for each appliance on which you are bidding.
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** Vendor Information form (supplied with this bid package)
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** Vendor Reference form (supplied with this bid package)
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* Provide written statement of what volume (quantity) of work vendor can handle and meet the bid
requirements (see cost sheet)
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Certificates for insurance and any required licenses must be provided by winning vendor within 5
working days following the Notice of Intent to Award.
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**Provide the vendor’s DUNS number, if vendor has one (not required) or, if the vendor doesn't have
one, then the name and zip code of vendor’s headquarters (ARRA Sec. 1512). Provide this information
here:
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All bids must be packaged, sealed and show the following information on the outside of the package:
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Vendor's Name and Address
Request for Bid Title
Request for Bid Number
Bid Due Date
__________________________________________________________________________________
**These items are required with the submitted bid package. Failure to submit any of the above mentioned
items will cause your bid to be considered non responsive.
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1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE:
1.1. PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST FOR BIDS: The purpose of this document is to provide interested parties with
information to enable them to prepare and submit a bid.
1.2. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Agency will provide reasonable accommodations, including the
provision of informational material in an alternative format, for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
If you think you need accommodations at a bid opening/vendor conference, contact the Agency Representative.
1.3. CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION: The Agency reserves the right to cancel the resulting contract/
agreement, for any reason, by giving written notice to Contractor of such cancellation and specifying the effective
date thereof, at least ten (10) days before the effective date of such cancellation. Contractor shall, in the event of
such cancellation, be entitled to receive compensation for any work accepted hereunder in accordance with the
Agency's order(s). Contractor may also be compensated for partially completed work in the event of such
cancellation. The compensation for such partially completed work shall be no more than the percentage of
completion of each work effort, as determined in the sole discretion of the Agency, times the corresponding
payment for completion of such work as set forth in the Agency’s order(s). For information on breach of contract
and effects of cancellation and termination or other expiration on the contract/agreement, see Appendix B.
2. BID PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS:
2.1. METHOD OF BID:
Vendors must submit one original copy of all materials required for acceptance of their bid by the deadline
shown in the Summary.
An authorized Agency Representative must receive and date/time-stamp all bids prior to the Agency’s bid
opening time. Bids not so stamped will be considered late. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR
OPENED. (If the bid arrives after the due date and time, the purchasing office will stamp or write on the bid
envelope the date and time of receipt and retain it in the bid file unopened, or return it unopened to the bidder. It
cannot be accepted, but a record will be kept in the bid file of its late receipt and its disposition.)
All bids must be packaged, sealed, and show the following information on the outside of the package:
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Vendor's Name and Address
Request for Bid Title
Request for Bid Number
Bid Due Date
2.2. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: In the event that the Agency finds it necessary to change any of these dates and
times it will do so by issuing an addendum to this RFB.
2.3. FORMAT OF BID: Vendors responding to this RFB must comply with the following format requirements:
a) SIGNED REQUEST FOR BID SHEET: Include here the signed Request for Bid sheet (page 1 of this RFB
package) included with the bid and those certifications required for submittal of a bid. Bids submitted in
response to this RFB must be signed by the person in the vendor's organization who is responsible for the
decision as to the prices being offered in the bid or by a person who has been authorized in writing to act as
agent for the person responsible for the decision on prices.
By submitting a signed bid, the vendor's signatories certify that in connection with this procurement: (a) the
vendor's organization or an agent of the vendor's organization has arrived at the prices in its bid without
consultation, communication or agreement with any other respondent or with any competitor for the purpose
of restricting competition, (b) the prices quoted in the bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the vendor's
organization or by any agent of the vendor's organization and will not be knowingly disclosed by same,
directly or indirectly, to any other respondent or to any competitor, and (c) no attempt has been made or will
be made by the vendor's organization or by any agent of the vendor's organization to induce any other person
or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.
b) Agency’s Terms and Conditions: These standard and supplemental terms and conditions shall govern this bid
and subsequent award. Vendors must accept these terms and conditions or submit point-by-point
exceptions along with proposed alternative or additional language for each point, including any
vendor contracts. Submission of any standard vendor contracts as a substitute for language in the
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terms and conditions is not a sufficient response to this requirement and may result in rejection of
the vendor's proposal. The Agency reserves the right to negotiate contractual terms and conditions other
than those in the Agency Contract when it is in the best interest of the Agency to do so.
c) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Include here the completed Vendor Information and Vendor Reference forms
and any other forms required in the bid. Include all additional information that will be essential to an
understanding of the bid. This might include diagrams, excerpts from manuals, or other explanatory
documentation that would clarify and/or substantiate the bid document.
d) COST INFORMATION: Provide cost information on the Request for Bid sheet or the cost sheets included in
this RFB. All costs for furnishing the product(s) and/or service(s) included in the bid in accordance with the
terms and conditions in this RFB must be included.
e) DUNS#: As part of their bid package (see page 4, Checklist for Bidders), the vendor is required to report to
the Agency their DUNS# or name and zip code of vendor’s headquarters due to American Recovery &
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding received. There may be additional reporting or invoicing requirements that
will be identified by the Agency.
2.4. MULTIPLE BIDS: Multiple bids from a vendor will be permissible; however each bid must conform fully to the
requirements for bid submission. Each such bid must be separately submitted and labeled as Bid #1, Bid #2,
etc. on each page included in the response.
a) NOTE: If multiple bids are submitted and a vendor's multiple bids are the lowest-priced bids (e.g., low bid #1,
2nd lowest bid #2, 3rd lowest bid #3, 4th lowest bid is from a different vendor), the vendor with multiple bids
must honor the prices of their lowest bid.
b) If the Agency intends to award multiple bids (see Method of Award in 0.0 Summary of RFB, section 2.4.a),
above, applies. The vendor must honor their lowest bid price and their succeeding lowest-price bids will be
rejected for the purposes of awarding to multiple vendors.
2.5. INCURRING COSTS: Neither the Agency or the State of Wisconsin is liable for any cost incurred by a vendor in
the process of responding to this RFB.
2.6. QUESTIONS: Any questions concerning this RFB must be submitted in writing on or before the date listed in the
Summary. Vendors are expected to raise any questions, exceptions or additions they have concerning the RFB
document at this point in the RFB process. If a Vendor discovers any significant ambiguity, error, conflict,
discrepancy, omission or other deficiency in this RFB, the Vendor should immediately notify the Agency
Representative of such error and request modification or clarification of the RFB document.
In the event that it becomes necessary to provide additional clarifying data or information, or to revise any part of
this RFB, an addendum will be made available either electronically or hard copy.
From the date of release of this RFB until a Letter of Intent is issued, all contacts with the Agency personnel
regarding this RFB shall be made through the Agency’s Representative. Violation of this condition may be
considered sufficient cause for rejection of a proposal, irrespective of any other considerations.
Each bid shall stipulate that it is predicated upon the terms and conditions of this RFB and any addenda or
revisions thereof.
2.7. NEWS RELEASES: News releases pertaining to the RFB or to the acceptance, rejection, or evaluation of bids
shall not be made without the prior written approval of the Agency and the State of Wisconsin.
2.8. BIDDERS MEETING: A public informational meeting for potential bidders will be held to respond to questions.
The Agency requires all bidders to attend this meeting. Winning bidders will be required to attend a contract
signing and information meeting prior to being awarded the contract.
3. BID ACCEPTANCE, EVALUATION AND AWARD:
3.1.
BID OPENING: Bids will be opened on the date specified in the Summary. Names of the bidders may be read
aloud at that time.
3.2.
BID ACCEPTANCE: Bids which do not comply with instructions or are unable to comply with specifications
contained in this RFB may be rejected by the Agency. The Agency may request reports on a vendor's financial
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stability and if financial stability is not substantiated may reject a vendor's bid. The Agency retains the right to
accept or reject any or all bids, or accept or reject any part of a bid deemed to be in the best interest of the
Agency. The Agency shall be the sole judge as to compliance with the instructions contained in this RFB.
3.3.
BID EVALUATION: Bids will be evaluated by the Agency's purchasing agent and program manager to verify
that they meet all specified requirements in this RFB. This verification may include requesting reports on the
vendor's financial stability, conducting demonstrations of the vendor's proposed products(s) and/or service(s),
and reviewing results of past awards to the vendor by the Agency of Wisconsin.
Bids from certified Minority Business Enterprises may be provided up to a five percent (5%) bid preference in
accordance with Wis. Stats. s. 16.75(3m).
3.4.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO AWARD: Any vendors who respond to this RFB with a bid will be notified in
writing of the Agency's intent to award the contract(s) as a result of this RFB.
After notification of the intent to award is made, copies of bids will be available for public inspection (under the
supervision of the Agency’s staff) between the hours of 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Vendors should schedule reviews
with the authorized Agency Representative to ensure that space is available for the review.
3.5.
APPEALS PROCESS: The appeals procedure applies to only those requests for bids that are greater than
$25,000. Notices of intent to protest and protests must be made in writing. Protestors should make their
protests as specific as possible and should identify statutes, Wisconsin Administrative Code provisions and/or
Department of Energy regulations that are alleged to have been violated.
The written notice of intent to protest the intent to award a contract must be filed with:
COMMON CARRIER ADDRESS
Attn: Walter Orzechowski
Southwest CAP
149 N Iowa St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
USPS ADDRESS
Attn: Walter Orzechowski
Southwest CAP
149 N Iowa St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Phone 608-935-2326
FAX 608-935-2876
E-mail: [email protected]
and received in his/her office no later than five (5) working days after the notices of intent to award are issued.
The written protest must be received in his/her office no later than ten (10) working days after the notices of
intent to award are issued.
The decision of the Chief Executive of the procuring agency may be appealed to the Wisconsin Division of
Energy within five (5) working days of issuance, with a copy of such appeal filed with the procuring agency,
provided the appeal alleges a violation of a Wisconsin statute, a provision of the Wisconsin Weatherization
Program Manual or a Department of Energy regulation. All avenues of appeal with the Agency must be
exhausted before any appeal can be made to the Division. Any appeal must be submitted in writing to the
Division Administrator, Division of Energy Services, Department of Administration (PO Box 7868, Madison WI
53707; phone 608-266-7601).
4. TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
4.1.
All materials and installation purchased through the Request for Bid (RFB) must meet standards and
specifications identified in Attachment 1 - Part 1: Water Heater Materials and Installation Standards for Materials
and Attachment 1 - Part 2: Technical Specifications and any requirements identified from the Wisconsin
Weatherization Field Guide and/or Wisconsin Weatherization Program Manual.
4.2.
All proposed equipment must be capable of performing all operations in accordance with manufacturer's
advertised data sheets and technical publications.
4.3.
When product is required to be Energy Star-qualified, it must meet the current Energy Star standard. For the
current information on Energy Star-qualified products and standards, see http://www.energystar.gov/.
4.4.
All items bid should be American made when feasible.
4.5.
All items bid shall be manufacturer's current production products and materials must be first quality. Items that
are used, demonstrators, obsolete, or that have been discontinued are unacceptable. Southwest CAP will not
accept any damaged or defective material or pay fees for such removal or accept a limit on time for notice of
such damages.
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4.6.
See Appendix C for ‘Brand Name or Equal’ requirements that apply when exchanges are made by bidders.
5. VENDOR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
5.1.
Failure to comply with any of the specifications/special conditions will be sufficient reason for termination of
agreement with the Vendor.
a)
First infraction: Vendor(s) will be notified in writing of possible suspension. Second infraction: The Vendor
agreement will be terminated and Vendor will be removed from the state wide weatherization agency
bidder’s list for a period of 2 to 5 years.
b)
If services provided as a part of this contract are subject to Davis Bacon requirements and the vendor fails
to comply, federal debarment action may occur.
5.2.
Work performed under this contract is funded with American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding
and is subject to reporting and other requirements. The Agency will provide the Vendor with specific guidance
on reporting requirements and timing of such reporting, which may include breaking out the invoice by labor and
materials, and will include information relating to materials/other suppliers and first-tier subcontractors. See
Appendix D for full reporting and other requirements.
5.3.
This contract is subject to Davis Bacon prevailing wage requirements: _X__YES / ___ NO
a)
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or
assisted in whole or in part by and through the Federal Government pursuant to the Recovery Act shall be
paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as
determined by the United States Secretary of Labor.
b)
See ATTACHMENT 6 for prevailing wage rates.
c)
See Appendix E - Supplemental Terms & Conditions - Prevailing Wage (Davis-Bacon) for applicable
requirements including reporting requirements and other conditions with which the vendor must comply.
d)
The Weatherization Agency will identify the required weekly reporting format required to be used by the
vendor.
WORK FLOW:
5.4.
5.5.
a)
Vendor must complete the required work within forty five (45) days of receipt of the Agency’s job order
unless other arrangements have been made for unusual situations.
b)
All call-backs must be remedied within ten (10) working days of notification.
c)
Note that Vendors must identify in writing, as part of this bid, what volume (quantity) of work they are able to
handle and meet the bid requirements. If during the first 45 days of the contract (first measurement), a
vendor is not able to meet the volume they identified and the vendor cannot provide adequate justification
for this non-performance, their contract will be terminated.
PERMITS, INSURANCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
a) Vendor is responsible for obtaining any required state or local licenses and permits to perform work identified
in this RFB in Grant, Iowa, Lafayette and Richland Counties.
b) See Appendix B – Standard Terms and Conditions, Section 21, for Vendor insurance responsibilities.
Certificates of insurance must be provided to Agency within five (5) working days of Notice of Intent to Award.
c) Vendor must provide licensed plumber certification.
d) The vendor must complete all work subject to such requirements in a lead safe work manner and meet new
requirements beginning April 22, 2010. For requirements, see Appendix C, Sections 7 and 8. Note that new,
more stringent requirements, will take effect in 2010 due to an Environmental Protection Agency rule
requiring certification, etc.
e) Vendor must participate in any training required by the Agency.
f)
5.6.
FORMS: Vendor is required to fill out all required forms and return to the Agency attached to the invoice.
Required forms for this work are identified below and samples are provided in Attachment 5.
Any change in material of equal or superior quality or installation standards must be specifically approved in
writing by the Agency. Any deviation or exceptions to the terms, conditions and/or specifications must be
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submitted in writing and approved by the Agency with a signed change order. No minimum fee is allowed on
change orders.
5.7.
A sticker identifying the responsible contractor’s name, phone number and date of installation must be clearly
visible on each new appliance, except for refrigerators, freezers, ranges and AC (leave information with
customer).
5.8.
All installation and warranty information must be left with the installed appliance.
5.9.
CUSTOMER EDUCATION: The proper operation of all appliances must be reviewed with the customer upon
completion of the installation.
6. SUPPORT and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
All requirements in this section are mandatory.
6.1.
Vendor shall provide a one (1) year service contract on material and labor on all work, as identified in Appendix
B (20), and in addition provide the manufacturer's standard warranties on all items.
6.2.
Vendors must furnish all warranty repairs or provide alternate source of local warranty repair at no extra cost to
the Agency.
6.3.
Vendor will correct or have corrected any substandard work as requested by the Agency. Such work shall be at
no extra cost to the Agency.
6.4.
Vendor is required to fill out all required forms and return to the Agency attached to the invoice. Required forms
are Lien Wavier and the Installation Checklist. See Attachment 5.
6.5.
WORK ORDER and JOB COMPLETION:
a) Vendor may have the option to be able to receive work orders via e-mail.
b) Invoices should be sent within 15 days after completion of the work order.
6.6.
INVOICES, REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, AND PAYMENT:
a) The Invoice should include totals for each line item on the work order.
b) The Vendor agrees they will not, under any circumstances, seek payment from the owner or occupant of the
premises improved. The Vendor further agrees that the only recourse for payment is the weatherization
agency (Appendix C, section 10).
c) Vendors must provide signed lien waivers with the invoice, including signed waivers from any material
suppliers and/or subcontractors. If a lien waiver is not received with the invoice, the vendor will not be
receiving payment until one is received. This applies whenever a specific property (or properties) to be
improved is identified to the Vendor and any of their suppliers and/or subcontractors.
d) Installation checklist and Lien Waiver must be included with the invoice.
e) Vendor must supply the agency issuing the work order with a copy of any/all documentation regarding
problems or issues regarding job site performance and/or client issues.
f)
Vendor will allow thirty (30) days from billing date for payment from the agency. Any callbacks ordered after
inspection(s) will be completed before issuance of payment.
7. COST INFORMATION
Bidders are to submit pricing on the cost sheet provided.
7.1.
Pricing.
a) Vendors must fully complete the supplied cost sheets. (Attachment 2)
b) Bidders are to submit pricing on the form provided.
7.2.
The vendor must submit one fixed price per unit for the entire contract period. If contract is renewed, the vendor
must hold the fixed price per unit during the renewal period. NOTE there is the ability to change this ‘fixed price’
under the following conditions (from Appendix B – Terms and Conditions, 6.2):
Prices established in continuing agreements and term contracts may be lowered due to general market
conditions, but prices shall not be subject to increase for ninety (90) calendar days from the date of award.
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Any increase proposed shall be submitted to the Agency in thirty (30) calendar days before the proposed
effective date of the price increase, and shall be limited to fully documented cost increases to the contractor
which are demonstrated to be industry wide. The conditions under which price increases may be granted
shall be expressed in bid/proposal documents and contracts or agreements.
7.3.
Per Appendix B – Terms and Conditions, 6.2, vendors that experience industry-price increases should
contact the agency, and provide:
a) Date of anticipated/actual price increases and amount(s). Note that the 30 calendar-day requirement (noted
above) may be adjusted (shortened) if price increases are sudden and significant, as determined by the
agency. However, prices must be fixed for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days (noted above).
b) Written request to adjust fixed prices.
8. REQUIRED FORMS
The following forms must be completed and submitted with the bid in accordance with the instructions given in
Section 2.3. Blank forms are attached following the appendices. Also see Bidder Checklist in section 0.1
Request for Bid sheet (cover) + Bidder Checklist
Vendor Information form
Vendor Reference form
Cost Sheet (Attachment 2)
9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Agency reserves the right to incorporate standard Agency contract provisions into any contract negotiated with
any bid submitted responding to this RFB. Failure of the successful bidder to accept these obligations in a contractual
agreement may result in cancellation of the award. Terms and conditions include:
Appendix A – Special Terms and Conditions
Appendix B – Standard Terms and Conditions (Revised 5/28/09)
Appendix C – Supplemental Terms and Conditions (Revised 7/15/09)
Appendix D – Supplemental Terms and Conditions - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Standard
Terms and Conditions for Contractors & 1st Tier Subcontractors
Appendix E – Supplemental Terms and Conditions - Davis Bacon 29 CFR Section 5.5 - Contract Provisions &
Related Matters.
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Standards for Conformance - directed to vendors/contractors
A. General
Materials shall be installed in a professional and lead-safe manner that insures the effectiveness of the materials.
Materials shall be installed to meet or exceed manufacture specifications, as directed by the weatherization agency. All
materials and labor must carry a one-year warranty from the date of the final inspection. All work must meet applicable
codes and regulations and Standards for Conformance identified in Section D.
11.4.1 Thermal Insulating Materials for Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Attics and Roofs
Pre-formed pipe insulation
ASTM1 C547-00
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ASTM indicates American Society for Testing and Materials
11.4.11 Replacement Water Heaters – (Standards for Conformance)
Electric (resistance) water heaters
10 CFR1 430 and UL2 174. Minimum .94 EF is required for nonmobile home replacement units. Minimum .90 EF,
rated for mobile homes, is required for mobile home
replacement units
Heat Pump water heaters
UL 1995, Second edition, 1995. Electrical components to
be listed by UL
Gas Water Heaters
Minimum .61 EF is required for non-mobile home replacement
units. Minimum .59 EF rated for replacement
in mobile homes, is required for mobile home replacement
units.3
10 CFR 430 and ANSI4 Z21.10.1-1998
Rated ≤75 kBtu/hr
Rated ≥75 kBtu/hr
ANSI Z21.10.3-1998
UL 732, Fifth Edition, Revised 2/3/05
Oil water heaters
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CFR indicates Code of Federal Regulations
UL indicates Underwriters Laboratories
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Wisconsin Weatherization Specifications
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ANSI indicates American National Standards Institute
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Water Heater Technical Specifications - directed to vendors/contractors
1. Technical Specifications
1.1. The replacement electric water heater for non-mobile homes must have a minimum efficiency of .94 Ef.
1.2. The replacement electric water heater for mobile homes must have a minimum efficiency of .90 Ef.
1.3. The replacement gas water heater for non-mobile homes must have a minimum efficiency of .61 Ef.
1.4. The replacement gas water heater for mobile homes must have a minimum efficiency of .59 Ef.
1.5. Replacement mobile home water heaters must be rated for mobile home use.
1.6. Water heaters installed are required to be Energy Star-qualified.
2. Installation Specifications
2.1. Contractor will be responsible for installing unit to meet all codes (including local) and to manufacturer’s
specifications.
2.2. Natural Gas – Specific Installation Standards
a)
The installation will be in compliance with the International Fuel Gas Code.
b)
All gas piping will be bonded or grounded according to the International Electric Code.
c)
Any gas utilization equipment connected to a piping system will have a new accessible, approved manual
shutoff valve installed upstream on any connector and within 6 feet of the equipment it serves. A union or
flanged connection will be provided downstream from this valve to permit removal of controls. The manual
shutoff valve must be able to be hand operated.
2.3. Electric – Specific Installation Standards – Wiring will be in compliance with Wisconsin State Electrical Code
which includes (but is not limited to) the following terms:
a)
Wiring will be #10 copper, 2-wire plus ground type NM, NMC or BX. Type NB and NMC may be installed in
conduit.
b)
When an Electric Water heater is installed, the water heater will be the only load on the circuit. The circuit
will be properly switched and protected. In no case will the protection device (fuse or circuit breaker)
exceed 30 amperes.
c)
All splices will take place within an approved enclosure.
2.4. All water heater replacements must include all items for a “normal” installation, according to manufacturer’s
specifications. Contractor will be responsible for inspection/assessment of jobs to determine if the job is within
scope of “normal” installation. A “normal” installation including but not limited to the following:
a)
Up to 20 feet or more of water, gas and vent piping.
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b)
All conversion water heaters (electric to gas) and all power vented models must have an electrical outlet
within six (6) feet of the water heater. Extension cords to plug in the water heater are not acceptable.
c)
For gas water heater installs, a new gas shut off valve must be installed within six (6) feet of the water
heater.
d)
Inspect for and repair all detectable gas leaks from water heater to meter.
e)
Set water heater temperature at 120° F at install.
f)
All newly installed water heaters must be placed on minimum 2” blocks.
g)
In mobile homes, floor must be repaired if deteriorated.
h)
All water leaks within six (6) feet from the water heater must be repaired.
i)
Galvanic isolators must be used. No steel to copper connections.
j)
The pressure relief valve extension pipe shall be made of CPVC or galvanized pipe and extend to within 6
inches of the floor or as required by local code.
k)
Vendor shall insulate the first six (6) feet of the hot and cold waterlines or up to but not beyond any
obstruction that would cause a thermal break after installing the new water heater with Armaflex or similar
pipe wrap (at least R-2). Use a material with an inside dimension suited to the outside dimension of the
pipe. Cover corners, fittings and unions to the same thickness. Maintain a clearance of 3” from flues and
burners. (Non-flammable pipe insulation is exempt.) Tape or otherwise seal longitudinal seams. Seal ends
and butt joints.
2.5. Make old units non-functional, remove and properly dispose of units and debris.
2.6. Affix a tag to the water heater identifying who the customer should call for service. The tag should be prominently
displayed and include the service provider’s name, address, telephone number and date of install.
3. Warranty and Customer Education
3.1. All manufacturer documents including installation information and warranties shall be left with the unit upon
completion of installation.
3.2. Operating instructions should be reviewed with the customer.
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Bid/Proposal # 181003
Water Heater Installation
AGENCY NAME
VENDOR REFERENCE
FOR VENDOR:
Provide company name, address, contact person, telephone number, and appropriate information on the
product(s) and/or service(s) used for four (4) or more installations with requirements similar to those included in
this solicitation document. If vendor is proposing any arrangement involving a third party, the named references
should also be involved in a similar arrangement.
Company Name
Address (include Zip +
4)
Contact Person
Phone No.
Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used
Company Name
Address (include Zip +
4)
Contact Person
Phone No.
Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used
Company Name
Address (include Zip +
4)
Contact Person
Phone No
Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used
Company Name
Address (include Zip + 4)
Contact Person
Phone No.
Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used
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Bid/Proposal # 181003
Water Heater Installation
AGENCY NAME
VENDOR INFORMATION
1.
BIDDING / PROPOSING COMPANY NAME
FAX
Phone
Toll Free Phone
Address
City
2.
State
Zip + 4
Name the person we may contact in the event there are questions about your bid / proposal.
Name
Title
Phone
Toll Free Phone
FAX
Address
City
3.
State
Zip + 4
All vendors that are awarded over $25,000 on this contract will be required to submit affirmative action
information to the State of Wisconsin. Please name the person in your company that the state may contact
about this plan.
Name
Title
Phone
Toll Free Phone
FAX
Address
City
4.
State
Zip + 4
Mailing address where Agency purchase orders are to be mailed and person Southwest CAP may contact
concerning orders and billings.
Name
Title
Phone
Toll Free Phone
FAX
Address
City
State
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Zip + 4
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Water Heater Installation Checklist
Southwest CAP Weatherization Customer:
Please initial the following items when the Water Heater is installed-
______________ New Water Heater installed free of water leaks and dents.
______________ Installers cleaned up after themselves.
______________ The Water Heater is level and on blocks.
______________ Old Water Heater removed from premises.
______________ Water temperature set at 120° F.
______________ Owner’s manual and warranty information received.
______________ Maintenance and care for the water heater explained.
______________ Vendor contact information received.
I,_______________________________________accept the installation of a new Water Heater and it meets the eight criteria listed
above. Do not sign this document if any of these requirements are not met.
____________________________________
Sign
__________________
Date
LIEN WAIVER
Southwest CAP
208 US Hwy18 West
Montfort, WI 53569
Customer:
Property Location:
That I, the undersigned contractor, being duly sworn, do depose and say that I was contracted to install, alter or repair the
Water Heater the above property.
That the Water Heater installation or repair on the subject property has been fully and satisfactory completed in
accordance with the work contract.
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The Contractor agrees that they will not, under any circumstances, seek payment from the owner or occupant of the
premises improved.
The Contractor shall not file, suffer or permit any lien or other encumbrance of record as a claim against the site listed
above of a weatherization project in recognition that the only recourse for payment is from the weatherization agency.
The Contractor shall advise each subcontractor and material supplier in writing that the owner of property receiving
weatherization services has no obligation to pay for weatherization services and shall require any such subcontractors and
suppliers to seek payment for such services only from the Contractor and to take no action to attempt to collect any
payment from the owners of the property serviced under this contract.
Listed below are the laborers and subcontractors included in this work, who shall not seek payment from the owner or
occupant of the premises improved and that the only recourse for payment is contractor.
Name of Laborer and Subcontractor:
By Signature
That I, the undersigned contractor, hereby waive any lien or right to a lien against the described property and warrant to
save harmless the said Property Owner or Occupant from any liens that are now in existence, or may hereafter arise by
reason of said improvements.
Contractor (firm name)
_______________________________________
Contractor (signature)
________________________________
Date
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Attachment 6 – Grant County
General Decision Number: WI080015 02/08/2008
WI15
Superseded General Decision Number: WI20070015
State: Wisconsin
Construction Type: Residential
County: Grant County in Wisconsin.
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Consisting of single family
homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories)
Modification Number
0
Publication Date
02/08/2008
SUWI1990-007 01/24/1990
Rates
Fringes
Bricklayer.....................$ 10.00
Carpenter......................$ 12.96
2.75
Cement Mason...................$ 11.05
Electrician....................$ 7.88
Ironworker.....................$ 14.08
2.85
Laborer........................$ 9.52
Pipefitter.....................$ 8.50
1.37
Power equipment operators:.....$ 14.57
Sheet metal worker.............$ 8.50
1.37
---------------------------------------------------------------WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing
operation to which welding is incidental.
================================================================
Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within
the scope of the classifications listed may be added after
award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses
(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).
---------------------------------------------------------------In the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates
listed under the identifier do not reflect collectively
bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations
indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be
prevailing.
---------------------------------------------------------------WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can
be:
*
*
*
an existing published wage determination
a survey underlying a wage determination
a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on
a wage determination matter
* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
Attachment 6 – Grant County
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On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests
for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour
Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted
because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the
Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial
contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)
and 3.) should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal
process described here, initial contact should be with the
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an
interested party (those affected by the action) can request
review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator
(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the
interested party's position and by any information (wage
payment data, project description, area practice material,
etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an
interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative
Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.
================================================================
END OF GENERAL DECISION
Attachment 6 – Richland County
General Decision Number: WI080026 07/24/2009
WI26
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Superseded General Decision Number: WI20070026
State: Wisconsin
Construction Type: Residential
Counties: Crawford, Richland and Vernon Counties in Wisconsin.
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Consisting of single family
homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories)
Modification Number
0
1
2
*
Publication Date
02/08/2008
07/25/2008
07/24/2009
SUWI1987-001 02/01/1987
Rates
CARPENTER........................$
7.25
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$
8.00
ELECTRICIAN......................$
7.25
LABORER..........................$
7.25
Fringes
PAINTER..........................$ 13.34
2.12
PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER...............$
1.37
8.50
Sheet Metal Worker...............$ 7.25
---------------------------------------------------------------WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing
operation to which welding is incidental.
================================================================
Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within
the scope of the classifications listed may be added after
award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses
(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).
---------------------------------------------------------------In the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates
listed under the identifier do not reflect collectively
bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations
indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be
prevailing.
---------------------------------------------------------------WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can
be:
Attachment 6 – Richland County
*
*
*
an existing published wage determination
a survey underlying a wage determination
a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on
a wage determination matter
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*
a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests
for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour
Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted
because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the
Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial
contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)
and 3.) should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal
process described here, initial contact should be with the
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an
interested party (those affected by the action) can request
review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator
(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the
interested party's position and by any information (wage
payment data, project description, area practice material,
etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an
interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative
Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.
================================================================
END OF GENERAL DECISION
Attachment 6 – Iowa and Lafayette Counties
General Decision Number: WI080020 07/10/2009
WI20
Superseded General Decision Number: WI20070020
State: Wisconsin
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Construction Type: Residential
Counties: Columbia, Dodge, Florence, Fond Du Lac, Green,
Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee,
Oconto, Sauk, Shawano, Waupaca and Waushara Counties in
Wisconsin.
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Consisting of single family
homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories)
Modification Number
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Publication Date
02/08/2008
06/13/2008
07/11/2008
07/25/2008
08/08/2008
08/29/2008
09/12/2008
10/03/2008
11/07/2008
12/19/2008
05/29/2009
07/03/2009
07/10/2009
CARP0252-003 06/01/2008
FLORENCE (Except area bordering Michigan State Line), FOND DU
LAC, GREEN LAKE, MARINETTE (Except N.E. corner), MARQUETTE,
MENOMINEE, OCONTO, SHAWANO, WAUPACA, AND WAUSHARA COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
CARPENTER (Excluding Drywall
Hanging).........................$ 19.96
10.26
---------------------------------------------------------------CARP1146-005 06/01/2001
MARINETTE COUNTY (Northeast part)
Rates
Fringes
CARPENTER (Excluding Drywall
Hanging).........................$ 16.96
7.97
---------------------------------------------------------------CARP1510-008 05/01/2008
FLORENCE COUNTY (Area bordering Michigan)
Rates
Fringes
Attachment 6 – Iowa and Lafayette Counties
CARPENTER (Excluding Drywall
Hanging).........................$ 20.17
9.33
---------------------------------------------------------------ELEC0158-004 06/02/2008
MARINETTE (Wausaukee and area South thereof), OCONTO, MENOMINEE
(East of a line 6 miles Werst of the West boundary of Oconto
County), AND SHAWANO (Except N.W. corner) COUNTIES
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Rates
Fringes
ELECTRICIAN......................$ 17.80
10.8%+6.09
---------------------------------------------------------------* ELEC0159-004 06/01/2008
COLUMBIA, DODGE, FOND DU LAC (Township of Waupun), GREEN LAKE
(Except Townships of Crystal Lake, Neshoka, Newton, and
Springfield), AND SAUK COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
ELECTRICIAN......................$ 21.75
3%+10.47
---------------------------------------------------------------* ELEC0219-005 06/01/2009
FLORENCE (Townships of Aurora, Commonwealth, Fern, Florence,
and Homestead), AND MARINETTE (Township of Niagara) COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
Electricians:
Electrical contracts over
$90,000.....................$ 28.39
3.75%+14.95
Electrical contracts under
$90,000.....................$ 26.19
3.75%+14.95
---------------------------------------------------------------ELEC0388-003 06/03/2007
MARINETTE (Area North of the Town of Wausaukee including
Townships of Ambert, Athelstane, and Silver Cliff, except
Niagara) West of a line 6 miles West of the West boundary of
Oconto County), MENOMINEE (Area West of a line 6 miles West of
the West boundary of Oconto County), AND SHAWANO (N.W. Corner
including townships of Aniwa and Hutchins) COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
ELECTRICIAN......................$ 16.87
7.23
---------------------------------------------------------------ELEC0494-007 06/01/2008
FOND DU LAC COUNTY (Except Township of Waupun)
Rates
Fringes
ELECTRICIAN......................$ 23.23
3%+8.69
---------------------------------------------------------------Attachment 6 – Iowa and Lafayette Counties
ELEC0577-004 06/01/2008
GREEN LAKE (Northern part including the Townships of Berlin St
Marie, and Seneca), MARQUETTE (Northern part including
Townships of Crystal Lake, Neshkoro, Newton, and Springfield),
WAUPACA, AND WAUSHARA COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
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ELECTRICIAN......................$ 17.80
11.3%+7.04
---------------------------------------------------------------ELEC0890-004 06/01/2008
GREEN AND LAFAYETTE COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
ELECTRICIAN......................$ 21.20
19.55%+6.97
---------------------------------------------------------------PLUM0075-005 06/01/2009
DODGE (Watertown), GREEN, AND LAFAYETTE COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
PLUMBER..........................$ 35.53
14.96
---------------------------------------------------------------PLUM0075-010 06/01/2008
COLUMBIA, IOWA, MARQUETTE, AND SAUK COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
PLUMBER..........................$ 34.78
12.76
---------------------------------------------------------------PLUM0400-004 06/02/2008
DODGE (except Watertown), FOND DU LAC, GREEN, GREEN LAKE,
LAFAYETTE, MARINETTE (except Niagara), MENOMINEE, OCONTO,
SHAWANO, AND WAUPACA COUNTIES
Rates
Fringes
PLUMBER..........................$ 28.43
13.56
---------------------------------------------------------------PLUM0434-003 11/30/2008
FLORENCE COUNTY
Rates
Fringes
PLUMBER..........................$ 27.08
13.63
---------------------------------------------------------------PLUM0506-008 06/01/2000
Attachment 6 – Iowa and Lafayette Counties
MARINETTE COUNTY (Niagara only)
Rates
Fringes
PLUMBER
(1) Work on Single-Family
Homes; and
Jobs where
combined plumbing and HVAC
bid is $50,000 or less......$ 17.48
10.00
(2) All other work..........$ 24.03
10.00
---------------------------------------------------------------SUWI1993-004 09/01/1993
25
Rates
Fringes
BRICKLAYER.......................$ 11.50
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$
9.15
3.05
Laborer, Unskilled...............$ 14.56
---------------------------------------------------------------WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing
operation to which welding is incidental.
================================================================
Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within
the scope of the classifications listed may be added after
award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses
(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).
---------------------------------------------------------------In the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates
listed under the identifier do not reflect collectively
bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations
indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be
prevailing.
---------------------------------------------------------------WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can
be:
*
*
*
*
an existing published wage determination
a survey underlying a wage determination
a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on
a wage determination matter
a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests
for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour
Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted
because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the
Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial
contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)
and 3.) should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal
Attachment 6 – Iowa and Lafayette Counties
process described here, initial contact should be with the
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an
interested party (those affected by the action) can request
review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator
(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
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Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the
interested party's position and by any information (wage
payment data, project description, area practice material,
etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an
interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative
Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.
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END OF GENERAL DECISION
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