Construction and Installation of a Boardwalk at the University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee at Waukesha County Field Station.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking bids for the construction and installation of a 650-foot-long by 4-foot-wide boardwalk at the Waukesha County Field Station on Henrietta Lake. The project requires a comprehensive boardwalk installation including two 8-foot by 8-foot kick-outs and a 16-foot canoe launch, utilizing specific construction materials such as galvanized steel swamp pans, 2-foot by 6-foot framing panels, 5/4 by 7 decking, and 4-inch by 4-inch MCA-treated Southern Yellow Pine posts. Bidders must provide detailed specifications for materials, including galvanized steel frame thickness and treatment methods. The project requires installation to be completed by November 1, 2019, with bidders expected to submit three references from similar boardwalk installations completed within the past five years. Key evaluation criteria include the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with consideration given to the contractor's ability to meet the installation deadline. The solicitation was released on July 29, 2019, with a deadline for bidder questions on August 2, 2019, at 12:00 noon CDT, and final bids due on August 8, 2019, at 12:00 noon CDT.

The procurement offers potential preferences for certified Minority Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business firms, with a possible 5% preference for qualified bidders. Bidders must comply with Wisconsin Statutes provisions, including domestic manufacturing requirements and certifications that they are not debarred or suspended from federal contracts. The successful contractor will be required to provide a minimum one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, complete repairs within ten working days of notification, and maintain worker's compensation and commercial liability insurance of at least one million dollars. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid requires comprehensive pricing including all labor, materials, freight, insurance, setup, and documentation with no additional charges permitted. Site inspections are available by contacting Jon Etta at (262) 808-4111, and bidders must submit net total pricing in U.S. dollars. The procurement also includes provisions for potential participation in Wisconsin's Cooperative Purchasing Service, allowing municipalities to potentially utilize the resulting contract.