Construction Renovation: Childcare Facility

This contract awards a single‑vendor, firm‑fixed‑price construction renovation of an existing county building to create a new childcare center at 3375 W Brewster St, Appleton, WI. The scope includes demolition of interior finishes, new CMU walls, upgraded MEP systems, fire‑alarm and structured‑cabling installations, interior finishes, a fenced‑in playground, and associated site work. The County required a mandatory site visit, provided a full 100 % construction‑document set (drawings, specifications, addenda), and stipulated a $2.1 M award to RJM Construction. The project must be substantially complete by early July 2027, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for delay. • Awarded to RJM Construction for $2,096,730 (firm‑fixed‑price). • Full design‑bid‑build package; includes architectural, structural, MEP, fire‑alarm, and communications (Cat‑6) work. • Key milestones: mandatory site visit June 16 2026, bid due June 30 2026, contract execution July 16 2026, substantial completion July 2 2027. • Requires extensive insurance, indemnification, and compliance with Wisconsin public‑works statutes. • No set‑aside requirements; competition was open to all qualified bidders.