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PLEASE ATTACH

PROPOSAL GUARANTY HERE

Effective with November 2007 Letting Proposal Requirements

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

The bidder, signing and submitting this proposal, agrees and declares as a condition thereof, to be bound by the following conditions and requirements.

If the bidder has a corporate relationship with the proposal design engineering company, the bidder declares that it did not obtain any facts, data, or other information related to this proposal from the design engineering company that was not available to all bidders.

The bidder declares that they have carefully examined the site of, and the proposal, plans, specifications and contract forms for the work contemplated, and it is assumed that the bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished, and as to the requirements of the specifications, special provisions and contract. It is mutually agreed that submission of a proposal shall be considered conclusive evidence that the bidder has made such examination.

The bidder submits herewith a proposal guaranty in proper form and amount payable to the party as designated in the advertisement inviting proposals, to be retained by and become the property of the owner of the work in the event the undersigned shall fail to execute the contract and contract bond and return the same to the office of the engineer within fourteen (14) days after having been notified in writing to do so;

otherwise to be returned.

The bidder declares that they understand that the estimate of quantities in the attached schedule is approximate only and that the attached quantities may be greater or less in accordance with the specifications.

The bidder agrees to perform the said work, for and in consideration of the payment of the amount becoming due on account of work performed, according to the unit prices bid in the following schedule, and to accept such amounts in full payment of said work.

The bidder declares that all of the said work will be performed at their own proper cost and expense, that they will furnish all necessary materials, labor, tools, machinery, apparatus, and other means of construction in the manner provided in the applicable specifications and the approved plans for the work together with all standard and special designs that may be designed on such plans, and the special provisions in the contract of which this proposal will become a part, if and when accepted. The bidder further agrees that the applicable specifications and all plans and working drawings are made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if attached hereto.

The bidder, if awarded the contract, agrees to begin the work not later than ten (10) days after the date of written notification from the engineer to do so, unless otherwise stipulated in the special provisions.

The bidder declares that if they are awarded the contract, they will execute the contract agreement and begin and complete the work within the time named herein, and they will file a good and sufficient surety bond for the amount of the contract for performance and also for the full amount of the contract for payment.

Effective with November 2007 Letting Proposal Requirements

The bidder, if awarded the contract, shall pay all claims as required by Section 779.14, Statutes of Wisconsin, and shall be subject to and discharge all liabilities for injuries pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Statutes of Wisconsin, and all acts amendatory thereto. They shall further be responsible for any damages to property or injury to persons occurring through their own negligence or that of their employees or agents, incident to the performance of work under this contract, pursuant to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction applicable to this contract.

In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the contractor agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal statutes relating to non-discrimination in employment. No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, arrest or conviction record (in keeping with s.111.32), sexual orientation, marital status, membership in the military reserve, honesty testing, genetic testing, and outside use of lawful products. This provision shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor further agrees to ensure equal opportunity in employment to all applicants and employees and to take affirmative action to attain a representative workforce.

The contractor agrees to post notices and posters setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause, in a conspicuous and easily accessible place, available for employees and applicants for employment.

If a state public official (section 19.42, Stats.) or an organization in which a state public official holds at least a 10% interest is a party to this agreement, this contract is voidable by the state unless appropriate disclosure is made to the State of Wisconsin Ethics Board.

Effective with August 2015 Letting Bid Preparation

BID PREPARATION

Preparing the Proposal Schedule of Items A. General

(1) Obtain bidding proposals as specified in section 102 of the standard specifications prior to 11:45 AM of the last business day preceding the letting. Submit bidding proposals using one of the following methods:

1. Electronic bid on the internet.

2. Electronic bid on a printout with accompanying diskette or CD ROM.

3. Paper bid under a waiver of the electronic submittal requirements.

(2) Bids submitted on a printout with accompanying diskette or CD ROM or paper bids submitted under a waiver of the electronic submittal requirements govern over bids submitted on the internet.

(3) The department will provide bidding information through the department’s web site at:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/contractors/hcci/bid-let.aspx

The contractor is responsible for reviewing this web site for general notices as well as information regarding proposals in each letting. The department will also post special notices of all addenda to each proposal through this web site no later than 4:00 PM local time on the Thursday before the letting. Check the department’s web site after 5:00 PM local time on the Thursday before the letting to ensure all addenda have been accounted for before preparing the bid. When bidding using methods 1 and 2 above, check the Bid ExpressΤΜ on-line bidding exchange at http://www.bidx.com/ after 5:00 PM local time on the Thursday before the letting to ensure that the latest schedule of items Expedite file (*.ebs or *.00x) is used to submit the final bid.

(4) Interested parties can subscribe to the Bid ExpressΤΜ on-line bidding exchange by following the instructions provided at the www.bidx.com web site or by contacting:

Info Tech Inc.

5700 SW 34th Street, Suite 1235 Gainesville, FL 32608-5371 email: mailto:customer.support@bidx.com

(5) The department will address equipment and process failures, if the bidder can demonstrate that those failures were beyond their control.

(6) Contractors are responsible for checking on the issuance of addenda and for obtaining the addenda. Notice of issuance of addenda is posted on the department’s web site at:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/contractors/hcci/bid-let.aspx or by calling the department at (608) 266-1631. Addenda can ONLY be obtained from the department’s web site listed above or by picking up the addenda at the Bureau of Highway Construction, 4th floor, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI, during regular business hours.

(7) Addenda posted after 5:00 PM on the Thursday before the letting will be emailed to the eligible bidders for that proposal. All eligible bidders shall acknowledge receipt of the addenda whether they are bidding on the proposal or not. Not acknowledging receipt may jeopardize the awarding of the project.

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/contractors/hcci/bid-let.aspx http://www.bidx.com/ http://www.bidx.com/ mailto:customer.support@bidx.com

B. Submitting Electronic Bids B.1 On the Internet

(1) Do the following before submitting the bid:

4. Have a properly executed annual bid bond on file with the department.

5. Have a digital ID on file with and enabled by Info Tech Inc. Using this digital ID will constitute the bidder's signature for proper execution of the bidding proposal.

(2) In lieu of preparing, delivering, and submitting the proposal as specified in 102.6 and 102.9 of the standard specifications, submit the proposal on the internet as follows:

1. Download the latest schedule of items reflecting all addenda from the Bid ExpressΤΜ web site.

2. Use ExpediteΤΜ software to enter a unit price for every item in the schedule of items.

3. Submit the bid according to the requirements of ExpediteΤΜ software and the Bid ExpressΤΜ web site. Do not submit a bid on a printout with accompanying diskette or CD ROM or a paper bid. If the bidder does submit a bid on a printout with accompanying diskette or a paper bid in addition to the internet submittal, the department will disregard the internet bid

4. Submit the bid before the hour and date the Notice to Contractors designates

5. Do not sign, notarize, and return the bidding proposal described in 102.2 of the standard specifications.

(3) The department will not consider the bid accepted until the hour and date the Notice to Contractors designates.

B.2 On a Printout with Accompanying Diskette or CD ROM

(1) Download the latest schedule of items from the Wisconsin pages of the Bid Express web site reflecting the latest addenda posted on the department’s web site at:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/contractors/hcci/bid-let.aspx

Use ExpediteΤΜ software to prepare and print the schedule of items. Provide a valid amount for all price fields. Follow instructions and review the help screens provided on the Bid ExpressΤΜ web site to assure that the schedule of items is prepared properly.

(2) Staple an 8 1/2 by 11 inch printout of the Expedite generated schedule of items to the other proposal documents submitted to the department as a part of the bidder's sealed bid. As a separate submittal, not in the sealed bid envelop but due at the same time and place as the sealed bid, also provide the ExpediteΤΜ generated schedule of items on a 3 1/2 inch computer diskette or CD ROM. Label each diskette or CD ROM with the bidder's name, the 4 character department-assigned bidder identification code from the top of the bidding proposal, and a list of the proposal numbers included on that diskette or CD ROM as indicated in the following example:

Bidder Name

BN00

Proposals: 1, 12, 14, & 22

(3) If bidding on more than one proposal in the letting, the bidder may include all proposals for that letting on one diskette or CD ROM. Include only submitted proposals with no incomplete or other files on the diskette or CD ROM.

(4) The bidder-submitted printout of the Expedite generated schedule of items is the governing contract document and must conform to the requirements of section 102 of the standard specifications. If a printout needs to be altered, cross out the printed information with ink or typewriter and enter the new information and initial it in ink. If there is a discrepancy between the printout and the diskette or CD ROM, the department will analyze the bid using the printout information.

(5) In addition to the reasons specified in section 102 of the standard specifications, proposals are irregular and the department may reject them for one or more of the following:

1. The check code printed on the bottom of the printout of the ExpediteΤΜ generated schedule of items is not the same on each page.

2. The check code printed on the printout of the ExpediteΤΜ generated schedule of items is not the same as the check code for that proposal provided on the diskette or CD ROM.

3. The diskette or CD ROM is not submitted at the time and place the department designates.

B Waiver of Electronic Submittal

(1) The bidder may request a waiver of the electronic submittal requirements. Submit a written request for a waiver in lieu of bids submitted on the internet or on a printout with accompanying diskette or CD ROM. Use the waiver that was included with the paper bid document sent to the bidder or type up a waiver on the bidder’s letterhead. The department will waive the electronic submittal requirements for a bidding entity (individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, or limited liability company) for up to 4 individual proposals in a calendar year. The department may allow additional waivers for equipment malfunctions.

(2) Submit a schedule of items on paper conforming to section 102 of the standard specifications.

The department charges the bidder a $75 administrative fee per proposal, payable at the time and place the department designates for receiving bids, to cover the costs of data entry. The department will accept a check or money order payable to: "Wisconsin, Dept. of Transportation."

(3) In addition to the reasons specified in section 102 of the standard specifications, proposals are irregular and the department may reject them for one or more of the following:

1. The bidder fails to provide the written request for waiver of the electronic submittal requirements.

2. The bidder fails to pay the $75 administrative fee before the time the department designates for the opening of bids unless the bidder requests on the waiver that they be billed for the $75.

3. The bidder exceeds 4 waivers of electronic submittal requirements within a calendar year.

(4) In addition to the reasons specified in section 102 of the standard specifications, the department may refuse to issue bidding proposals for future contracts to a bidding entity that owes the department administrative fees for a waiver of electronic submittal requirements.

PROPOSAL BID BOND Wisconsin Department of Transportation

DT1303 1/2006

Proposal Number Project Number Letting Date

Name of Principal

Name of Surety State in Which Surety is Organized

We, the above-named Principal and the above-named Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Wisconsin in the sum equal to the Proposal Guaranty for the total bid submitted for the payment to be made; we jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The condition of this obligation is that the Principal has submitted a bid proposal to the State of Wisconsin acting through the Department of Transportation for the improvement designated by the Proposal Number and Letting Date indicated above.

If the Principal is awarded the contract and, within the time and manner required by law after the prescribed forms are presented for signature, enters into a written contract in accordance with the bid, and files the bond with the Department of Transportation to guarantee faithful performance and payment for labor and materials, as required by law, or if the Department of Transportation shall reject all bids for the work described, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect.

In the event of failure of the Principal to enter into the contract or give the specified bond, the Principal shall pay to the Department of Transportation within 10 business days of demand a total equal to the Proposal Guaranty as liquidated damages; the liability of the Surety continues for the full amount of the obligation as stated until the obligation is paid in full.

The Surety, for value received, agrees that the obligations of it and its bond shall not be impaired or affected by any extension of time within which the Department of Transportation may accept the bid; and the Surety does waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS, the Principal and Surety have agreed and have signed by their proper officers and have caused their corporate seals to be affixed this date: (DATE MUST BE ENTERED)

PRINCIPAL

(Company Name) (Affix Corporate Seal)

(Signature and Title)

(Company Name)

(Signature and Title)

(Company Name)

(Signature and Title)

(Company Name)

(Signature and Title)

NOTARY FOR PRINCIPAL

(Date)

State of Wisconsin ) ) ss.

County )

On the above date, this instrument was acknowledged before me by the named person(s).

(Signature, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin)

(Print or Type Name, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin)

(Date Commission Expires)

Notary Seal

(Name of Surety) (Affix Seal)

(Signature of Attorney-in-Fact)

NOTARY FOR SURETY

(Date)

State of Wisconsin ) ) ss.

County )

On the above date, this instrument was acknowledged before me by the named person(s).

(Signature, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin)

(Print or Type Name, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin)

(Date Commission Expires)

Notary Seal

IMPORTANT: A certified copy of Power of Attorney of the signatory agent must be attached to the bid bond.

CERTIFICATE OF ANNUAL BID BOND Wisconsin Department of Transportation

DT1305 8/2003

Time Period Valid (From/To)

Name of Surety

Name of Contractor

Certificate Holder Wisconsin Department of Transportation

This is to certify that an annual bid bond issued by the above-named Surety is currently on file with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

This certificate is issued as a matter of information and conveys no rights upon the certificate holder and does not amend, extend or alter the coverage of the annual bid bond.

Cancellation: Should the above policy be cancelled before the expiration date, the issuing surety will give thirty (30) days written notice to the certificate holder indicated above.

(Signature of Authorized Contractor Representative) (Date)

Effective with March 2010 Letting

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

Section 66.0901(7), Wisconsin Statutes, provides that as a part of the proposal, the bidder also shall submit a list of the subcontractors the bidder proposes to contract with and the class of work to be performed by each. In order to qualify for inclusion in the bidder's list a subcontractor shall first submit a bid in writing, to the general contractor at least 48 hours prior to the time of the bid closing. The list may not be added to or altered without the written consent of the municipality. A proposal of a bidder is not invalid if any subcontractor and the class of work to be performed by the subcontractor has been omitted from a proposal; the omission shall be considered inadvertent or the bidder will perform the work personally.

No subcontract, whether listed herein or later proposed, may be entered into without the written consent of the Engineer as provided in Subsection 108.1 of the Standard Specifications.

Name of Subcontractor Class of Work Estimated Value

Effective with December 2000 Letting Debarment Certification

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS - PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS

Instructions for Certification

1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective contractor is providing the certification set out below.

2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective contractor shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective contractor to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction.

3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the contractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government the department may terminate this transaction for cause or default.

4. The prospective contractor shall provide immediate written notice to the department to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective contractor learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

5. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.

6. The prospective contractor agrees by submitting this proposal that, should this contract be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department entering into this transaction.

7. The prospective contractor further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," which is included as an addendum to PR- 1273 - "Required Contract Provisions Federal Aid Construction Contracts," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

8. The contractor may rely upon a certification of a prospective subcontractor/materials supplier that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A contractor may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each contractor may, but is not required to, check the Disapproval List (telephone # 608/266/1631).

Effective with December 2000 Letting Debarment Certification

9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a contractor in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department may terminate this transaction for cause or default.

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions

1. The prospective contractor certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property;

(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offense enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and

(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.

2. Where the prospective contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective contractor shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

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Special Provisions Table of Contents

Article Description Page #

1. General

2. Scope of Work

3. Prosecution and Progress

4. Traffic

5. Holiday and Special Event Work Restrictions

6. Utilities

7. Work by Others

8. Railroad Insurance and Coordination - Wisconsin Central Ltd (CN)

9. Information to Bidders, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit

10. Information to Bidders, WPDES Transportation Construction General Permit (TCGP) for Storm

Water Discharges

11. Construction Over or Adjacent to Navigable Waters

12. Environmental Protection, Aquatic Exotic Species Control

13. Environmental Protection - Dewatering

14. Erosion Control Structures

15. Notice to Contractor, Contamination Beyond Construction Limits

16. Notice to Contractor, Verification of Asbestos Inspection, No Asbestos Found

17. Notice to Contractor, Electronic Load Tickets

18. Notice to Contractor, Pre-Construction Coordination

19. Notice to Contractor, Airport Operating Restrictions

20. General Requirements for Electrical Work

21. Traffic Signals, General

22. Removing Asphaltic Longitudinal Notched Wedge Joint Milling, Item 204.0126.S

23. Removing Existing Traffic Signal Equipment, Item 204.9060.S

24. Temporary Lane Shift During Culvert Work, Item 208.1500.S

25. HMA Pavement 4 SMA 58-34 V, Item 460.8644; HMA Pavement Test Strip Volumetrics, Item

460.0115.S; HMA Pavement Test Strip Density, Item 460.0120.S

26. HMA Percent Within Limits (PWL) Test Strip Volumetrics, Item 460.0105.S; HMA Percent Within

Limits (PWL) Test Strip Density, Item 460.0110.S

27. HMA Pavement Percent Within Limits (PWL) QMP

28. Appendix A

29. HMA Pavement Longitudinal Joint Density

30. Material Transfer Vehicle, Item 460.9000.S

31. Asphaltic Surface

32. Containment and Collection of Waste Materials B-54-0046, Item 517.4001.S

33. Pipe Culverts

34. Adjusting Manhole Covers, Item 611.8110

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35. Cover Plates Temporary, Item 611.8120.S

36. Temporary Audible Message Devices, Item 644.1900.S

37. Install Conduit Into Existing Item, Item 652.0700.S

38. Traffic Signal Face 3S 12-Inch, Item 658.0173; Traffic Signal Face 4S 12-Inch, Item 658.0174

39. Installing and Maintaining Bird Deterrent System Station 367+00, Item 999.2000.S.01; Installing and Maintaining Bird Deterrent System Station 503+00, Item 999.2000.S.02

40. Installing and Maintaining Climbing Turtle Exclusion Fence, Item 999.2100.S

41. Adjusting Water Valves, Item SPV.0060.01

42. Embedded Galvanic Anodes, Item SPV.0060.02

43. Cleaning and Painting Piling, Item SPV.0060.03

44. Reseal Railing Post Connections, Item SPV.0060.04

45. Ditch Cleaning, Item SPV.0090.01

46. Flashing Stainless Steel, Item SPV.0090.02

47. MGS Thrie Beam Transition TL-2, Item SPV.0090.03

48. Removing Distressed Pavement Milling, Item SPV.0180.01

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STSP’S Revised July 1, 2026

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. General.

Perform the work under this construction contract for the following projects:

8180-00-81 Cornell – Ladysmith Chippewa/Rusk Co Ln to USH 8

STH 27

Rusk County

Perform the work as the plans show and execute the work as specified in the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, 2025 Edition, as published by the department, and these special provisions.

If all or a portion of the plans and special provisions are developed in the SI metric system and the schedule of prices is developed in the US standard measure system, the department will pay for the work as bid in the US standard system.

100-005 (20260701)

2. Scope of Work.

The work under this contract consists of removing asphaltic surface milling, culvert replacement, HMA pavement, base aggregate dense, concrete surface repair, box culvert wingwall repair, curb and gutter, curb ramps, traffic signal replacement, guardrail replacement, slope work, restoration, traffic control, pavement markings and all incidental items necessary to complete the work as shown on the plans and included in the proposal and contract.

104-005 (20090901)

3. Prosecution and Progress.

Begin work within 10 calendar days after the engineer issues a written notice to do so.

Provide the time frame for construction of the project within the 2027 construction season to the engineer in writing within a month after executing the contract but at least 14 calendar days before the preconstruction conference. Assure that the time frame is consistent with the contract completion time.

Upon approval, the engineer will issue the notice to proceed within ten calendar days before the beginning of the approved time frame.

To revise the time frame, submit a written request to the engineer at least two weeks before the beginning of the intended time frame. The engineer will approve or deny that request based on the conditions cited in the request and its effect on the department’s scheduled resources.

Migratory Birds Swallow or other migratory bird nests have been observed on or under the existing structure(s) listed below. All active nests (when eggs or young are present) of migratory birds are protected from purposeful take under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The nesting season for swallows and other birds is from April 15 to August 31, both dates inclusive.

Either prevent active nests from becoming established or prevent birds from nesting by installing and/or maintaining one suitable deterrent device on the following structure(s) prior to nesting season under the bid item Installing and Maintaining Bird Deterrent System:

• Station 367+00 – B-54-0046 Deer Tail Creek

• Station 503+00 – C-54-2335 Meadow Brook

Working days will not be assessed for placement of deterrent systems.

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Fish Spawning/Stream Work There shall be no instream disturbance of Deer Tail Creek at Station 367+00 and Meadow Brook at Station 503+00 as a result of construction activity under or for this contract, from April 1 to June 1 both dates inclusive.

Any change to this limitation will require submitting a written request by the contractor to the engineer, subsequent review and concurrence by the Department of Natural Resources in the request, and final approval by the engineer. The approval will include all conditions to the request as mutually agreed upon by WisDOT and DNR.

Protection of Endangered Bats Federally protected bats have the potential to inhabit the project limits because they roost in trees, bridges, culverts, and other structures. Roosts may not have been observed on this project, but conditions to support the species exist. The species and all active roosts are protected by the federal Endangered Species Act. If an individual bat or active roost is encountered during construction operations, stop work, and notify the engineer and the WisDOT Regional Environmental Coordinator

(REC).

Ensure all operators, employees, and subcontractors working in areas of known or presumed bat habitat are aware of environmental commitments and avoidance and minimization measures (AMMs) to protect both bats and their habitat.

Direct temporary lighting, if used, away from wooded areas during the bat active season April 15 to October 31, both dates inclusive.

Tree Clearing To avoid adverse impacts upon protected bats, no tree clearing is allowed between April 15 and October 31, both dates inclusive. If the required tree clearing is not completed by April 14, the department will suspend all tree clearing and associated work directly impacted by clearing.

Tree clearing is limited to that which is specified in the plans. Contractor means and methods to remove additional trees will not be allowed. If it is determined that additional trees with a 3-inch or greater diameter at breast height (dbh) need to be removed beyond contractor means and methods, notify the engineer to coordinate with the WisDOT REC to determine if consultation with United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is required. The contractor must be aware that the WisDOT REC and/or USFWS may not permit modifications.

Due to potential for erosion, do not perform grubbing operations at the time of tree clearing unless grading activities will commence in those areas immediately following the tree clearing, or as otherwise approved by the engineer. Provide information for the grubbing and grading activities, including the schedule of operations, in the Erosion Control Implementation Plan (ECIP).

Submit a schedule and description of clearing operations with the ECIP 14 days prior to any clearing operations. The department will determine, based on schedule and scope of work, what additional erosion control measures shall be implemented prior to the start of clearing operations, and list those additional measures in the ECIP.

Upon approval from the engineer, working day assessments may be suspended once clearing operations are completed by April 14.

Bridge Deck Sealing/Overlay To avoid affecting bats that may be roosting under or within structures, do not allow construction equipment, sealants, polymer overlays, or other materials from reaching the underside off the end of the structure or through any other openings on the structure.

Climbing Turtle General

Suitable habitat for at least one type of climbing turtle exists within 1,000 ft of the Flambeau River (B-54- 50, station range from 587+25 to 592+00). It is assumed turtles are present at or near the project site during construction.

When within 1,000 ft of this location, use the following erosion mat types as shown on the plans or directed by the engineer, to minimize animal entrapment:

Erosion Mat Urban Class I Type A

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Erosion Mat Urban Class I Type B Erosion Mat Class II Type C

Furnish mat of these classes from the WisDOT Erosion Control Product Acceptability List (PAL).

Nesting Habitat

No ground disturbance, heavy equipment operation or supply/equipment storage shall occur within 1,000 ft of the Flambeau River (B-54-50, station range from 587+25 to 592+00) from March 15 to October 31, unless exclusion fencing has been installed prior to March 15 to keep turtles from entering the work area.

Install and/or maintain exclusion fencing in accordance with the Turtle Exclusion Fencing, Climbing Turtle bid item included in the contract.

Installation of exclusion fencing from March 15 to November 16 is not allowed, even if a turtle survey is conducted, as it must be assumed that turtles have established nests as of March 15. A survey is not sufficient to identify established nests, resulting in potential egg mortality. Adjustment of these dates will not be considered.

The department will not charge working days for the installation of turtle fence. Notify the engineer at least 48 hours prior to beginning turtle fence installation. Working day assessments will resume upon completion of turtle fence installation.

Milling and Paving Operations Coordinate construction activities so that traffic does not travel on the milled asphaltic surface for longer than 96 hours prior to placement of the lower HMA pavement layer.

Coordinate construction activities so that traffic does not travel on the milled asphaltic surface during any periods of time covered by the holiday work restrictions.

Submit in writing to the engineer any proposed changes to paving operations.

4. Traffic.

Close STH 27 for up to 14 consecutive days to complete the railroad crossing work. Detour STH 27 traffic via STH 64, STH 40, and USH 8 around the work zone. Do not maintain the detour during the holidays and special events identified in the Holiday and Special Events Work Restrictions article.

Outside the 14-day closure period, as needed, reduce STH 27 to a single lane using flagging operations during working hours, subject to engineer approval.

Reduce STH 27 traffic to a single lane at bridge B-54-46 over Deer Tail Creek and culvert C-54-2335 using a temporary signal. Close Ambrose Road at its intersection with STH 27 while completing work at bridge B-54-46.

Maintain local access to all sideroads, businesses and residences at all times. Maintain emergency access to the project area at all times. Keep all private entrances and field entrances accessible at all times, unless written permission is obtained from the property owner 48 hours in advance of closing the access.

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained with temporary pedestrian accommodations.

Maintain vehicle access at CTH G / CTH P at approximate Station 474 RT for Riverview Trailhead.

Wisconsin Lane Closure System Advance Notification Provide the following advance notification to the engineer for incorporation into the Wisconsin Lane Closure System (LCS).

TABLE 108-1 CLOSURE TYPE AND REQUIRED MINIMUM ADVANCE NOTIFICATION

Closure type with height, weight, or width restrictions (available width, all lanes in one direction < 16 feet) MINIMUM NOTIFICATION

Lane and shoulder closures 7 calendar days

Full roadway closures 7 calendar days

Ramp closures 7 calendar days

Detours 7 calendar days

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Closure type without height, weight, or width restrictions (available width, all lanes in one direction > 16 feet) MINIMUM NOTIFICATION

Shoulder Closures 3 calendar days

Lane closures 3 business days

Ramp closures 3 business days

Modifying all closure types 3 business days

Discuss LCS completion dates and provide changes in the schedule to the engineer at weekly project meetings in order to manage closures nearing their completion date.

Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) Place PCMS boards on STH 27 in the approximate locations shown in the plan, or as approved by the engineer, one week prior to the anticipated start date and one week prior to road closure to notify motorists of upcoming construction activities.

Message is as follows:

ROADWORK HWY 27

STARTING CLOSED

X/XX/XX STARTING

X/XX/XX

5. Holiday and Special Event Work Restrictions.

Do not perform work on, nor haul materials of any kind along or across any portion of the highway carrying STH 27 traffic, and entirely clear the traveled way and shoulders of such portions of the highway of equipment, barricades, signs, lights, and any other material that might impede the free flow of traffic during the following holiday and special event periods:

- From noon Friday, May 28, 2027 to 6:00 AM Tuesday, June 1, 2027 for Memorial Day;

- From noon Friday, July 2, 2027, to 6:00 AM Tuesday, July 6, 2027, Independence Day;

- From noon Thursday, July 15, 2027, to 6:00 AM Monday, July 19, 2027, for Northland Mardi Gras Festival;

- From noon Wednesday, August 11, 2027, to 6:00 AM Monday, August 16, 2027, for the Rusk County Fair;

- From noon Friday, September 3, 2027, to 6:00 AM Tuesday, Tuesday, September 7, 2027, for Labor Day.

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6. Utilities.

This contract comes under the provision of Administrative Rule Trans 220.

The utility work plan includes additional detailed information regarding the location of known discontinued, relocated, or removed utility facilities. These can be requested from the department during the bid preparation process, or from the project engineer after the contract has been awarded and executed.

Some of the utility work described below is dependent on prior work being performed by the contractor at a specific site. In such situations, provide the engineer and the affected utility a good faith notice of when the utility is to start work at the site. Provide this notice 14 to 16 calendar days in advance of when the prior work will be completed and the site will be available to the utility. Follow-up with a confirmation notice to the engineer and the utility not less than 3 working days before the site will be ready for the utility to begin its work.

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Any utility facility locations (stations, offsets, elevations, depths) listed in this article are approximate.

City of Ladysmith - Water has facilities along STH 27 between Station 592+00 and Station 632+00.

Adjust up to eleven water valves to match the new finished pavement elevation. Perform this work in accordance with the requirements of the Adjusting Water Valves SPV. Arrange for an observer to be on site during the adjustments by notifying the City as noted above prior to performing said adjustments.

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City of Ladysmith - Sewer has facilities along STH 27 between Station 592+00 and Station 632+00.

Adjust fourteen manholes to match the new finished pavement elevation. Perform this work in accordance with the requirements of the Adjusting Manhole Covers bid item. Arrange for an observer to be on site during the adjustments by notifying the City as noted above prior to performing said adjustments.

Jump River Electric Cooperative (Electricity) has facilities along STH 27. The overhead electric line will be buried from the first pole north of the pipe replacements located at Station 352+59 to the first pole to the south. This work will be completed prior to construction.

Brightspeed of Northern Wisconsin, LLC (Communication Line) has facilities along STH 27. The following utility adjustments are required and will be completed prior to construction, except where noted.

• Station 500+75 – Install fiber pedestal 48 feet west of centerline (CL), expose existing 96-count fiber. Cut and reroute to handhole (HH).

• Station 500+75 – Station 505+00 – Bore 96-count fiber line 50 feet west of CL at a depth of 4 feet below existing grade.

• Station 505+00 – Install fiber pedestal 48 feet west of CL, expose existing 96-count fiber, cut and reroute to HH.

• Station 587+05 - During construction, expose existing 255-count fiber and 50-pair communication cable and adjust as necessary to avoid conflicts with guardrail posts. This work is anticipated to require five working days to complete.

The following utility owners have facilities within the project area; however, no adjustments are anticipated.

• ATC Management, Inc. (Electricity – Transmission)

• Enbridge Energy (Gas/Petroleum)

• NTERA, LLC (Communication Line)

• S&K TV System (Communication Line)

• Spectrum (Communication Line)

• WE Energies (Gas/Petroleum)

• Xcel Energy (Electricity-Distribution)

• Xcel Energy (Electricity-Transmission)

7. Work by Others.

Canadian National Railroad is replacing the rail crossing between W Fritz Avenue and Miner Avenue W in the City of Ladysmith. This work is to be completed during the full two-week closure of STH 27.

The City of Ladysmith will be constructing a project on Miner Avenue during the 2027 construction season. The contractor on that project will replace utilities, base layers, and asphalt binder course at the Miner Avenue / STH 27 intersection from approximate station 629+00 to 630+00. Coordination will be required during construction. This work will occur during the same two-week closure as the rail crossing.

Notify the City of Ladysmith at least 2 weeks prior to the railroad crossing closure and detour. The contact is Zech Gotham at (715) 532-3721.

8. Railroad Insurance and Coordination - Wisconsin Central Ltd (CN).

A. Description

Comply with standard spec 107.17 for all work affecting Wisconsin Central Ltd (CN) property and any existing tracks.

A.1 Railroad Insurance Requirements

In addition to standard spec 107.26, provide railroad protective liability insurance coverage as specified in standard spec 107.17.3 Insurance is filed in the name of Wisconsin Central Ltd and Its Parents (CN).

Notify evidence of the required coverage, and duration to Mike Bee, Manager Public Works, 214 Fleet Street, Chippewa Falls, WI; Telephone (312) 882-3503; E-mail: mike.bee@cn.ca

Also, send a copy to the following: Anna Davey, NW Region Railroad Coordinator; 1701 N 4th Street, Superior, WI 54880; Telephone (715) 392-7960; DOTDTSDNWRRailroadCoordination@dot.wi.gov mailto:mike.bee@cn.ca mailto:DOTDTSDNWRRailroadCoordination@dot.wi.gov

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Include the following information on the insurance document:

- Project ID: 8180-00-81

- Project Location: Ladysmith, WI

- Route Name: STH 27

- Crossing ID: 691260Y

- Railroad Subdivision: Barron Sub

- Railroad Milepost: 129.36

- Work Performed on or within 50’ of RR ROW: Mill and asphalt overlay

A.2 Train Operation

Approximately two (2) through freight trains operate daily at up to 25 mph. There are no switching movements at this location.

A.3 Names and Addresses of Railroad Representatives for Consultation and Coordination

Construction Contact to Mike Bee, Manager Public Works, 214 Fleet Street, Chippewa Falls, WI; Telephone (312) 882-3503;

E-mail: mike.bee@cn.ca for consultation on railroad requirements during construction.

Amend standard spec 108.4 to include the railroad in the distribution of the initial bar chart, and monthly schedule updates. The bar chart shall specifically show work involving coordination with the railroad.

Flagging Contact Submit by US Mail a "Request for Flagging Services and Cable Location" form with prepayment to:

Flagging-US, 17641 South Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430; Flagging_US@CN.CA .

The form can be obtained at: https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/utility-installations/

Requests for flagging and cable locates can take up to five business days after the railroad receives the paperwork. Reference the Wisconsin Milepost and Subdivision located in A.1. Advise Wisconsin Central Ltd (CN) that the flagging services are to be billed at the rate for a public highway project.

Cable Locate Contact In addition to contacting Diggers Hotline, follow the procedure listed under Flagging Contact.

Wisconsin Central Ltd (CN) will only locate railroad owned facilities buried in the railroad right-of-way. The railroad does not locate any other utilities.

cc: WisDOT Region Railroad Coordinator referenced in A.1 on all written correspondence with the railroads.

A.4 Work by Railroad

The railroad will perform the work described in this section, except for work described in other special provisions, and will be accomplished without cost to the contractor. Replace crossing surface and railroad signals.

A.5 Temporary Grade Crossing

If a temporary grade crossing is desired, submit a written request to the railroad representative named in A.3 at least 40 days prior to the time needed. Approval is subject to the discretion of the railroad. The department has made no arrangements for a temporary grade crossing.

A.6 Rail Security Awareness and Contractor Orientation All employees of contractors who work on CN properties are required to have minimum CN Safety and Security Awareness training. This training can be obtained by registering and following the CN link through www.contractororientation.com. This training is good for a period of one year.

a. Exception: CN has exempted from this training those it classifies as "Delivery Persons". Delivery Persons include contractors such as UPS, FedEx, trucking companies, etc. who merely access the property to supply materials or equipment.

The security awareness and contractor orientation certification must be renewed for projects that will carry over beyond the one-year period. Contractor and subcontractor employees shall wear the identification mailto:mike.bee@cn.ca mailto:Flagging_US@CN.CA https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/utility-installations/ http://www.contractororientation.com/

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If employees of contractors have a current eRailSafe badge for CN, then an additional badge is not required from www.contractororientation.com.

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9. Information to Bidders, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit.

The department has assumed coverage under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Transportation Regional General Permit (TRGP). The department has determined that a pre-construction notification (permit application) to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their written verification of TRGP coverage is not necessary for this project.

A copy of the Section 404 Transportation Regional General Permit can be obtained on USACE’s website:

https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Portals/57/docs/regulatory/RGP/Transportation.pdf

If the contractor requires work outside the proposed slope intercepts, based on their method of operation to construct the project, it is the contractor’s responsibility to determine whether a pre-construction notification (permit application) and…