Erosion Control Devices

Dane County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for Erosion Control Devices through Request for Bid #2023-RFB-016-PR, issued by the Dane County Highway and Transportation Department for the 2023 calendar year. The procurement solicits vendors to provide a comprehensive range of erosion control products, including snow fences, silt fences, sediment logs, soil stabilizers, hydromulch, staples, erosion mats, and geogrid reinforcement. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the county's eProcurement Portal, with a response deadline of March 1, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The contract will be effective for one year from the date of execution, and bidders must comply with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Product Acceptability List requirements. Evaluation criteria include pricing tables for both picked-up and delivered items, with detailed specifications for each product category, including technical requirements for geogrid reinforcement such as material composition, dimensional stability, and environmental resistance.

The procurement includes local vendor preference provisions, offering price adjustments up to 15% for Dane County-made, regionally-made, and Wisconsin-made goods, which may provide a competitive advantage for local businesses. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid appears to be open to a wide range of vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and documentation requirements. Vendors must provide necessary certifications, insurance, and other supporting documentation as part of their bid submission. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the erosion control device request suggests a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor(s). The bid covers multiple product categories with varying units of measure, including linear feet, pounds, boxes, and rolls, indicating a flexible and comprehensive approach to meeting the county's erosion control needs for the 2023 calendar year.