Bid guide
How to bid on the Dane County Job Center and Northport Offices design
What Dane County is buying
Dane County is seeking an architecture and engineering firm for renovation design and construction-phase support at the Dane County Job Center and Northport Offices in Madison. The work includes moving Aging and Disability Resource Center and Veterans Service Office services into the Job Center and renovating Northport space for reunification and visitation services.
The three project components will be delivered in two bid packages, one for each building. The county wants coordinated, compliant, buildable designs developed through construction completion under a negotiated professional services agreement.
Key dates and deadline
A non-mandatory pre-proposal site meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 1819 Aberg Ave, Madison, WI 53704. The description also refers to a second meeting, but does not provide its time or location.
The provided listing gives a proposal deadline of November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The full description contains unfilled deadline fields, so confirm the current deadline and submission details in OpenGov before preparing your final submission. The listing does not provide a question deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit architecture and engineering firms with demonstrated experience in public-sector renovation projects and the capacity to manage work of similar scope and complexity.
The county expects coordination with its staff, user agencies, and ongoing facility operations, along with compliance with applicable county standards and regulatory requirements.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity in OpenGov Procurement using “View original source.” A brief security check may appear the first time; wait for it to finish and the project page to load.
Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov sends addenda notices, so check the project page and notices for updates before submitting.
Prepare a clear, coordinated proposal
Show relevant public-sector renovation experience and explain how your team will coordinate the three project components across the two buildings and bid packages. Make your proposed approach to working with county staff, user agencies, and active facility operations easy to understand.
Review the available plans and addenda, track questions and responses, and use the portal to confirm the exact submission instructions. Allow time to complete the required portal steps and submit before the confirmed deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Dane; the original posting controls.