IFB #2021-05A South Fork Hay River Snowmobile Bridge

Dunn County, Wisconsin has issued Invitation for Bid #2021-05A for the installation of a snowmobile bridge across an unnamed stream that flows into the South Fork of the Hay River. The project is located in the Town of Hay River on private property owned by Daley Brothers, LLC, west of Wheeler and east of Boyceville. The procurement requires a contractor to design and install a steel truss bridge that meets Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regulations and local requirements. Key deliverables include bridge construction with specific technical constraints, such as restrictions on piling placement and adherence to ordinary high water mark guidelines. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by March 26, 2021, with an anticipated contract award following bid evaluation. The bid documents specify that contractors must handle permitting processes, potentially involving both Wisconsin DNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approvals. Vehicle load specifications preferentially follow AASHTO H-Truck configuration at 25,000 lbs, as recommended by DNR engineers.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not obligated to award to the lowest bidder if alternative proposals better serve public interests. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the project appears to be funded through Dunn County's capital improvement budget. Contractors will be expected to secure necessary landowner access agreements, with county assistance, and may be required to provide performance bonds and insurance coverage. The project involves multiple potential bridge installations (05E, 05A, and 05C), suggesting potential for future related work. For Project #2021-05E, a Hydraulics and Hydrology study will be completed in 2021, with the successful bidder potentially invoiced for design expenses if the project does not proceed. Interested parties can obtain additional information by contacting Bob Colson, Dunn County Planning/Zoning Administrator, at 715-231-6522.