2025 Kemper Center Building Envelope Restoration Project

The County of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is seeking bids for a significant restoration project at the historic Kemper Center, located at 6501 3rd Avenue in Kenosha. The project focuses on the building envelope's restoration to preserve the structural integrity and enhance the aesthetic appeal of this notable structure. Central to this effort are several key restoration tasks, including the repair and replacement of wood window sashes and frames, where storm windows will also be installed at specified locations. The project also entails the repainting of wood window exteriors, restoration of existing exterior light fixtures, and detailed wood trim restoration using specialized techniques like composite and Dutchman infill methods. Additionally, lower and upper sashes will be fully replaced with materials identical to the existing ones, while glass components will also be updated to match current specifications. Critical to the restoration is the repointing of brick masonry areas as outlined in the project's architectural drawings, ensuring all materials adhere to specified standards and achieve necessary approvals. The project, which opens for bidding under the category of a Solicitation opportunity managed by the County of Kenosha's Purchasing Division, outlines a period of performance expected to commence upon contract award and reach completion by September 30, 2025. All the restoration work will be conducted on-site at the Kemper Center. The estimated value of the project ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their bids before the January 29, 2025 deadline. Matthew Fleming serves as the primary contact for queries related to this solicitation and can be reached via email or phone. The initiative not only aims to preserve a piece of Kenosha's architectural history but also to uphold the historical significance of the Kemper Center through expert restoration practices.