Car-Killed Deer Removal Services for County and Local Roads

The Wisconsin Car-Killed Deer Removal Services multi-award vehicle is a specialized contract designed to facilitate the efficient removal of deer carcasses from county and local roads throughout the state. The vehicle covers dead animal disposal services, specifically focusing on roadkill deer removal across Wisconsin's 72 counties. Contractors are certified to provide carcass removal services in designated regions, ensuring timely and proper disposal of animal remains that pose potential safety hazards and public health concerns for local transportation infrastructure.

The multi-award vehicle includes four prime contractors: Certified Removal (Don Grande, Prentice), Mertig Lawn and Home Care (Bill Mertig, Bayfield), Thomas Weeks (Waupun), and Wayne Wehrwein (Janesville). The contract was awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on January 1, 2020, with contractors offering per-carcass removal rates ranging from $14.50 to $100.00 depending on the specific county and region. The vehicle covers statewide geographic areas, segmented into WisDOT and DNR regions, and includes multiple disease management zones to ensure comprehensive service coverage across Wisconsin's diverse local road systems.