Solar beacon warning signs for Wis 38 at 4 Mile Rd in Racine County

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) established a contract for solar beacon warning signs along State Highway 38 at 4 Mile Road in Racine County. The procurement covers the furnishing and installation of two solar-powered crossroad warning sign beacon assemblies, specifically including TAPCO Model 373-01299 12-inch yellow beacons with visors, Type I poles, Type 2 concrete footings, W2-1 crossroad warning signs, and W13-1 speed plaques. The project's primary objective is to enhance roadway safety through advanced signaling systems, with specific infrastructure improvements at the designated intersection.

The contract was awarded to Arbor Green of Portage, Wisconsin on September 21, 2020, with a total project value of $13,000 ($6,500 per unit). The contract includes a 45-day completion timeline and a one-year warranty, covering the entire state of Wisconsin. The procurement process involved a simplified bidding approach, with solicitations sent to multiple suppliers, though only one responsive bid was received due to COVID-19 restrictions. The contract type appears to be a fixed-price, project-specific procurement managed by WisDOT's Southeast Region Traffic Operations team, specifically coordinated by Tom Heydel in the Waukesha office.