Erosion Control Devices (2025)

Dane County, Wisconsin, through its Public Works, Highway and Transportation Department, is seeking bids for Erosion Control Devices (Bid #2025-RFB-008) for the 2025 calendar year. The procurement opportunity encompasses a comprehensive range of erosion control products including snow fences, silt fences, sediment logs, soil stabilizers, hydromulch materials, erosion mats, inlet protection devices, fabrics, geogrids, and sandbags. Vendors must comply with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) standards and be listed on the WisDOT Product Acceptability List, with specific technical requirements for geogrid reinforcement including mechanical test properties and performance criteria. The bid was released on February 12, 2025, with questions due by March 5, 2025, and final bid responses required electronically through the county's procurement portal by March 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Evaluation criteria include product specifications, compliance with WisDOT standards, pricing, and local vendor preferences, with the contract term set for one year from the date of purchase order or contract execution.

The procurement opportunity includes local vendor preference provisions, with potential price adjustments for Dane County-made, regionally-made, or Wisconsin-made goods. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including a W9, vendor questionnaire, proof of insurance, and compliance with fair labor practices. The contract allows for potential cooperative purchasing with other municipalities and state agencies, expanding the potential scope beyond Dane County. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid appears open to a wide range of qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and administrative requirements. The pricing proposal allows vendors to bid on individual line items, with 41 distinct product categories, suggesting a flexible unit price contract approach that enables the county to order erosion control materials as needed. Though a specific budget range is not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the bid indicates a potentially significant procurement opportunity for erosion control materials and related products.