MKE 16 & 17 Data Center
Project Overview
Kiewit Power Constructors Co. has been selected to oversee construction and professional services to construct a datacenter for a confidential client near Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
OUR TEAM
WHO WE ARE
Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations with 140 years of building experience and more than 40 years of experience developing decarbonization projects across wind, solar, hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewable fuel markets.
Kiewit’s design and engineering professionals have the experience and innovative mindset to support North America’s energy transition to mitigate climate change while meeting the growing needs of the global population.
Kiewit tackles important projects of every size, in any market. Delivering safe, high-quality projects through innovative execution methods is the foundation of our business and success.
BUSINESS INCLUSION
The project has a goal of awarding 10% of the contract to Diverse Businesses. Kiewit is committed to meeting the 10% Diverse Business goal by utilizing companies certified in the following categories:
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
- LGBTQ+ Owned Business
- HUBZone Small Business
- Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDBE)
To count towards the participation goals, diverse businesses must be certified by an authorized third-party such as Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the National Minority Supplier Development council (NMSDC), Supplier Gateway, and some local and state government registrations.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
We’re building more than infrastructure; we’re building opportunities. Kiewit believes in partnering and investing in the local, small, and diverse businesses in the communities where we work and live.
We are committed to maximizing opportunities through:
- Dividing work into economically feasible packages to ensure equitable and meaningful participation
- providing interested Diverse Businesses adequate information related to the plans, specifications, and requirements in a timely manner
- assisting interested Diverse Businesses in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance
- Actively seeking out local, small, and diverse businesses that bring value to the projects we build
- Building upon new and existing subcontractor relationships to create long-term partnerships
- Fostering the development and growth of existing and potential diverse business partners
- Partnering with community and industry organizations focused on supporting small and diverse businesses.
KIEWIT IS CURRENTLY SOLICITING BIDS FROM FIRMS INTERESTED IN SUBCONTRACT/SUPPLY OPPORTUNITIES ON THE PROJECT
Multiple bid packages will be released throughout the duration of the project, with the first packages ready to be sent out later this year. Each package will have a specific time frame in which bid responses will be due back to Kiewit. We encourage interested firms to complete the following:
- Complete our Subcontractor Questionnaire to help us understand your capabilities and bidding interest for this project.
- Please indicate the scope(s) of work you are interested in bidding
- After completing the Subcontractor Questionnaire indicating your scope interest, you will be required to complete and return a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to the project team.
- The NDA should be submitted to the project outreach email below
- After returning signed NDA to the project team, you will receive bid package documents for the scope(s) of work you are interested in as they become available.
To request an NDA via email from the KPC estimating team, contact: [email protected]
Email signed NDA to: [email protected]
Anticipated subcontractor and material supply opportunities include (but not limited to):
Subcontract:
- Above Ground Pipe & Mechanical Equipment Installation
- Concrete Form & Place
- Concrete Sawcutting & Core Drilling
- Control System Installation
- Curb & Sidewalk
- Electrical System Installation
- Equipment Rental
- Erosion Control
- Exterior Architectural Repairs
- Fencing & Guardrail
- Flagging
- Hazardous Material Abatement
- Interior Architectural Renovations
- Janitorial Services
- Landscaping
- Miscellaneous Metals Installation
- Pavement Restoration
- Potholing & Vac Truck
- Progress Photos & Videos
- Quality Control & Inspection
- Rebar Installation
- Scaffolding & Falsework
- Select Demolition (Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical)
- Select Structural Steel Installation
- Street Sweeping
- Striping
- Survey & GPR
- Traffic Control
- Trench Excavation & Backfill
- Trucking
- Underground Pipe Installation
- Underground Utilities
Material Supply:
- Aggregates
- Misc. Bulk Pipe
- Cast-in-Place Concrete
- Electrical/Telecommunication Cable & Equipment
- Mechanical Equipment, Pipe & Valves
- Misc. Metals
- PC Concrete Utility Structures
- Rebar
- Structural Steel
We also encourage participation by local, small, and diverse companies seeking to provide ancillary services, such as catering, printing, and office supplies.
WORK WITH US!
Kiewit believes in partnering with and investing in the local, small, and diverse businesses in the communities where we work and live. We have a track record of meeting or exceeding participation goals on projects, locally and nationwide.
We evaluate companies on various criteria that may include, but is not limited to:
| Safety performance | Past performance with Kiewit or Project Owner/Agency |
| Years in business | Insurance and bonding capacity |
| Proven quality | Value-added products or services |
| Reputation | On-time performance |
| Certification |
JOIN OUR DATABASE
To help us understand your capabilities and bidding interests and ensure that you are notified about upcoming project opportunities, complete the following:
Complete our Subcontractor Questionnaire
- Please indicate the scope(s) of work you are interested in bidding.
Once your company information has been received through the Subcontractor Questionnaire, you will be added to our project mailing list.
EVENTS
Kiewit will provide opportunities for interested firms to engage with our team to access the information and resources necessary to prepare for participation on this project.
STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE EVENTS
For additional information email: [email protected]
RESOURCES
Kiewit is committed to providing resources, information, and support to local, small, and diverse businesses seeking opportunities to participate on the Project.
ORGANIZATIONS / RESOURCES FOR SMALL, LOCAL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
FEDERAL
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation
LOCAL/REGIONAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
- NAICS Codes
- Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council
- Women’s Business Development Center
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
- The Supplier Clearing House
- SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search
- National Veteran-Owned Business Association
- Veteran Owned Business
- Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council
- Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois
- City of Chicago
- Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
- Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce
- Wisconsin Economic Development
- Racine County Economic Development Corp.
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce
- Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- State of Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- The Minority Business Association of Wisconsin
- State of Wisconsin Women’s Council
- Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
- North Central Minority Supplier Development Council
- Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Kiewit is committed to meeting or exceeding stated project participation requirements. We will maximize opportunities for local small and diverse firms through: dividing work into economically feasible packages to ensure equitable and meaningful participation; providing timely notification of opportunities through various outreach methods; and partnering with industry and community assist agencies to provide support and resources to firms seeking assistance.
Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US.
Contact us to learn about potential subcontract opportunities: [email protected]