Badger Prairie County Park Playground Improvements

Dane County's Department of Administration-Public Works Engineering Division is seeking bids for the Badger Prairie County Park Playground Improvements project located at 4654 Maple Grove Drive in the Town of Verona, Wisconsin. The procurement is a Request for Bids (RFB No. 325015) for construction services to redevelop the existing playground, with electronic bids due by 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The project involves comprehensive playground improvements, including a base bid and four alternate bids covering elements such as Hillside Play, Drinking Fountain and Waterline, Perennial Planting Areas, and Decorative Pavement. Bidders must demonstrate capabilities, experience, and expertise with similar projects and must be pre-qualified as Best Value Contractors before the bid due date. A mandatory pre-bid site tour is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., which bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. The project has a targeted completion date of October 10, 2025, with an anticipated start date of June 20, 2025. Evaluation criteria include the lowest dollar amount submitted by a responsible bidder, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement includes an Emerging Small Business (ESB) goal of 10% participation, requiring bidders to make good faith efforts to award at least 10% of the work to ESBs. Bidders must submit an ESB Report to the Dane County Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion within ten business days of the bid due date. A bid guarantee of 5% of the maximum bid is required, along with performance and payment bonds. Subcontractors must be pre-qualified ten days prior to commencing work. Bidders must also submit additional documentation including a W9 form, fair labor practice certification, and an electronic signature affidavit. The project is subject to Best Value Contracting requirements for contracts over $50,000 for single trade and $100,000 for multiple trade projects. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the playground improvements and the multiple alternate bids suggest a significant investment in park infrastructure and recreational amenities. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with local government procurement guidelines and equity considerations in the bidding process.