C Washburn, Bayfield Street Washington Avenue to Superior Avenue

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is soliciting bids for the reconstruction of State Highway 13 (Bayfield Street) from Washington Avenue to Superior Avenue in Washburn, Wisconsin, under project 8160-00-76, with proposals due December 8, 2026. The project is funded through Federal-aid sources, so federal non-discrimination and labor requirements apply. The project lists Ashland County in the opportunity metadata and Bayfield County in the proposal file.

Scope covers excavation, concrete and HMA pavement, base aggregate, backfill, curb and gutter, storm sewer, sidewalk, signing, pavement marking, street lighting, and incidental work, all performed to the WisDOT Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction (2025 Edition) and the included special provisions. Full closure of STH 13 requires detour routing and pedestrian accommodations. Work must address utility coordination with Brightspeed, the City of Washburn (sanitary and water), Norvado, Spectrum, and Xcel Energy. Environmental obligations include aquatic exotic species control and WPDES Transportation Construction General Permit compliance, along with historic property protection, seismic monitoring, and pre- and post-construction crack and damage surveys. The contractor must also hold monthly resident and business coordination meetings.

The Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program carries a contract goal of 2,500 graduate hours and 2,000 apprentice hours, with reimbursement at $5.00 per hour on Federal-aid projects. Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty, list proposed subcontractors, and hold a valid annual bid bond on file with WisDOT. Electronic submission runs through the Bid Express platform and requires a digital ID enabled by Info Tech Inc. Paper submission requires a waiver of electronic submittal and a $75 administrative fee.

Construction must begin within 10 calendar days of the engineer's written notice to proceed and finish within the 2027 construction season. Restrictions apply to work during holiday and special event periods.