B-10-252, Excavation, Asphaltic Surface, Concrete Pavement

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is requesting bids on highway construction contract B-10-252 for the Greenwood-Spencer Bear Creek Bridge replacement on State Highway 98 in Clark County, with proposals due October 13, 2026 by 11:45 AM. The project is subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program requirements under 49 CFR Part 26; bidders must submit a Commitment to Subcontract to DBE (Form DT1506) at bid time and, if the assigned DBE goal is not met, Documentation of Good Faith Effort (Form DT1202) within 24 hours of bid closing. Failure to comply with DBE provisions constitutes material breach and may result in contract termination, payment withholding, monetary sanctions, or suspension and debarment.

The scope comprises excavation, asphaltic surface, concrete pavement, concrete sidewalk, base aggregate dense, storm sewer, marking, and all incidental items shown on the plans. The bridge replacement site is located 0.5 miles east of the junction of County Highway K in the City of Loyal. Work is financed with federal-aid highway funds and must comply with Wisconsin Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction (2025 Edition), state and federal non-discrimination statutes, asbestos abatement for Structure B-10-53, aquatic exotic species control, and dewatering management.

Fish spawning restrictions prohibit instream disturbance of Bear Creek from March 1 to June 15. Migratory bird nesting deterrents must be installed and maintained at Station 10+88 before April 15 through August 31. Utility relocations by Loyal Wastewater Treatment Facility, Spectrum Communications, and We Energies occur between July and September 2026.

The contractor must begin work within ten calendar days after receiving written notice to proceed. Proposals are submitted electronically via Bid Express or by paper under waiver of electronic requirements. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty (bid bond) and, if awarded, performance and payment bonds for the full contract amount. The Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program participation goals are 300 HCST graduate hours and 300 apprentice hours.