IFB #2021-05C Middle Branch Gilbert Creek Snowmobile Bridge

Dunn County is seeking bids for the installation of a snowmobile bridge across an unnamed stream that flows into the Middle Branch of Gilbert Creek in the Town of Lucas, Wisconsin. The project is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2021-05C, specifically targeting the construction of a bridge structure suitable for snowmobile traffic on private land owned by Kari Samuel and Kathy Forster. The procurement is located west of Menomonie and northeast of Spring Valley, with bids due on March 26, 2021. Qualified contractors are required to submit proposals that comply with all technical specifications for bridge construction, including materials and installation methods. The county will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all bid requirements. The project involves designing and installing a bridge structure that can support snowmobile traffic across the stream, with specific technical and infrastructure requirements detailed in the IFB document.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. While the IFB does not highlight disadvantaged enterprise participation, it does establish standard contract provisions addressing insurance requirements, payment terms, and project completion obligations. The project is located on private land and involves infrastructure improvement for snowmobile trail connectivity. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed in the available documents, the 13MB IFB suggests comprehensive technical specifications and potentially significant project scope. The procurement is being managed by Dunn County, with the project situated in an area servicing local snowmobile trail networks. Contractors interested in bidding will need to carefully review the complete IFB documentation to ensure full compliance with all technical and contractual requirements for bridge installation.