3614-00-78 Town of Bradford, O’Riley Rd Turtle Creek Bridge B-53-0390 Loc Str

The Town of Bradford, pursuant to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, is soliciting bids for replacement of the O'Riley Road bridge over Turtle Creek (Project B-53-0390) in Rusk County, with proposals due November 10, 2026 via the Bid Express electronic bidding system. Bidders must possess a properly executed annual bid bond on file with the department and a digital ID enabled by Info Tech Inc. prior to submission; paper bids are accepted only under waiver with a $75 administrative fee per proposal.

The scope encompasses complete bridge structure replacement, grading and base aggregate, dense asphalt pavement, guardrail installation, clearing and grubbing, erosion control, finishing, permanent signing, and tree clearing. Work is governed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, 2025 Edition. A proposal guaranty is required, payable to the State of Wisconsin if the bidder fails to execute the contract and bond within fourteen days of notification.

Contractors must manage strict environmental and species-protection requirements, including compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act for swallow nesting deterrents, a Biologic Opinion for endangered snake species requiring qualified biologist oversight, an Incidental Take Authorization with species surveys and relocation efforts, and a Fish Broad Incidental Take Authorization. Construction sequencing is mandatory: site mobilization and traffic control restricted before April 1; deck and pier removal not beginning before April 1 and avoiding certain wetlands until after May 1; causeway construction between April 1 and June 1; all work within 20 feet of Turtle Creek completed by September 15. Material hauling and traffic are prohibited during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends. O'Riley Road will close to through traffic during construction with access maintained for nearby residences.

Contractors must maintain drone liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for drones weighing ten pounds or less, submit Waterway Marker Applications to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources by February 1 of the construction season, and comply with aquatic exotic species control procedures for all equipment contacting state waters. Work must begin within ten calendar days after the engineer issues written notice to proceed, with a start date provided within one month of contract execution and at least 14 calendar days before the preconstruction conference.