Culverts and Guardrails

Waukesha County is seeking bids for a two-year contract to procure culverts, guardrails, and related hardware through Bid No. 2025052, with potential for three additional one-year extensions. The procurement is divided into two distinct groups: Group 1 focuses on culverts with an approximate budget of $20,000, and Group 2 centers on guardrails with an estimated budget of $80,000 for the current fiscal year. Bidders may submit proposals for one or both groups and are not required to bid comprehensively. The bid must be electronically submitted through Waukesha County's Bonfire Purchasing Portal by February 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM CDT, with a telephonic bid opening to follow. All materials will be delivered FOB destination to the Waukesha County Department of Public Works Highway Operations Center, and vendors must comply with Wisconsin Administration Code, Industrial Commission Safety Rules, and OSHA standards. Pricing must remain firm for the first twelve months, with potential adjustments afterward based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer's Price Index, capped at 3%.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be authorized distributors or resellers of the requested products and prepared to provide evidence of their authorization upon request. Foreign corporations must register with Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions within ten business days of award. The County reserves the right to award the contract by group or in aggregate to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder and maintains flexibility to reject non-compliant bids or cancel the agreement with thirty days' written notice. The total anticipated contract value spans approximately $100,000 for the initial two-year term, with potential increases through optional extensions. Vendors will be evaluated on factors including pricing, product compliance, delivery capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the bid specifications, with the County prioritizing the best value rather than solely the lowest price.