# Dane County Opengov #326029

Dane County Job Center and Northport Offices renovation design and construction-phase services

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 326029
**NAICS:** 541310, 541410

Dane County is seeking architectural and engineering services to design renovations at its Job Center and Human Services Northport Offices.
- **Government buyer:** County of Dane, Department of Administration / Department of Public Works, Public Works Engineering Division; project users include Dane County Human Services, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), and the Veterans Service Office (VSO).
- **Scope and delivery:** Design work is expected to be organized into two construction bid packages: Job Center ADRC and VSO renovations, and Northport Offices renovations. Services include design development, construction documents, bidding support, and construction-phase support through completion; schematic space planning is specifically required for the VSO.
- **Job Center ADRC:** Remodel accessible reception and waiting areas, approximately six private offices where feasible, at least three private client meeting rooms, clerical and storage areas, a public resource display, and an accessible restroom with an adult changing station. Include an accessible exterior entrance and related finish, lighting, security, privacy, and building-system work.
- **Job Center VSO:** Develop space-planning alternatives and design a secure, accessible office environment with at least seven private staff offices, evaluating an eighth where feasible; waiting and front-office areas; storage/print space; a conference/training room for about 10–12 people; and an appeal hearing room.
- **Northport Offices:** Renovate three areas for reunification and visitation services: refresh an existing visitation room and convert an existing waiting area and the Sanitarian space into visitation rooms. Design includes observation glazing, partitions and doors, sink and laundry connections, security/camera provisions, finishes, and related system modifications. Also design entrance and porch improvements, including evaluation of the existing porch ceiling/soffit.
- **Notable requirements:** Verify existing conditions; coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, fire protection, security, telecommunications, accessibility, and FF&E needs. Designs must support privacy, safety, accessibility, and ongoing operations in occupied facilities, with components advanced on an expedited schedule. Pricing is to be separated by ADRC, VSO, and Northport work.
- **Qualifications and constraints:** The project team must include a registered architect and registered professional engineer; the firm must have at least five years in business and relevant public-sector renovation experience. The agreement is contingent on County budget approval and funding availability.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No commercial OEMs, product manufacturers, or vendors are named. No product models, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified.

### Description

Dane County is seeking proposals for architectural and engineering design and construction-phase support for renovations at the Dane County Job Center and Northport Offices. The work covers ADRC and Veterans Service Office remodels at the Job Center and reunification/visitation spaces at Northport, delivered through two separate construction bid packages. Services include schematic design for the VSO only, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction-phase support, with coordination across applicable building systems and occupied facilities. The agreement is contingent on final County budget approval and funding availability.

[View original listing](https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/countyofdane/projects/289624)