Concrete Pavement Repair & Replacement

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is requesting bids for concrete pavement replacement and repair on Interstate 94 and at Rest Areas 61 and 62, plus bridge deck and culvert work in Eau Claire and Dunn counties, with bids due October 13, 2026. The contract encompasses two projects: IH 94 from Menomonie to Eau Claire (Wilson Creek to Red Cedar River) and East Branch Wilson Creek Bridge B-17-0051. Work must be completed within the 2027 construction season, with an interim deadline of May 28, 2027 for approach slabs on structures B-17-174 and B-17-175; liquidated damages are $5,000 per calendar day for missing the interim deadline.

Scope includes concrete pavement replacement and repair, HMA pavement, Wilson Creek bridge deck repair, expansion joint and girder bearing replacement with concrete deck overlay for Wilson Street bridge, replacement of the north end of East Branch Wilson Creek box culvert, concrete approach slabs, sidewalks, lighting, storm sewer, guardrail, FTMS equipment, erosion control, traffic control, pavement marking, and permanent signing. Bidders must conform to Wisconsin Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, 2025 Edition.

Environmental restrictions are extensive: fish spawning protections on Wilson Creek (September 15 to May 15) with no instream disturbance at Station 24+00 during spawning season; migratory bird nesting season considerations (April 15 to August 31); endangered bat habitat protections with directional lighting requirements; and turtle nesting habitat exclusions (May 20 to September 18) with pre-installed exclusion fencing. Rest Areas 61 and 62 may each close for a maximum of 21 calendar days but cannot close simultaneously. Traffic control restrictions prohibit lane closures on IH 94 and State Highway 25 during peak travel hours (hours and seasons vary); lane rental fees of $4,000 per lane per direction per hour (in 15-minute increments) apply for unapproved closures. Holiday work restrictions prohibit work on IH 94 during Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving periods.

Bidders may submit proposals electronically or by paper bid under waiver (requiring a $75 administrative fee). Electronic bidders must have an annual bid bond on file and digital ID enabled by Info Tech Inc. A proposal guaranty bond is required. Contract execution must occur within 10 calendar days after written notice to proceed.