IFB #2021-05D Gilbert Creek Snowmobile Bridge

Dunn County, Wisconsin is soliciting competitive bids through Invitation for Bid #2021-05D for the installation of a snowmobile bridge across an unnamed stream that flows into Gilbert Creek. The project is located in the Town of Lucas, west of Menomonie and east of Spring Valley, on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources property. The primary deliverable is a steel truss bridge designed to AASHTO H-Truck configuration specifications, with strict requirements for piling placement landward of the ordinary high water mark. Bidders must be qualified contractors capable of constructing the bridge and obtaining necessary DNR and Army Corps of Engineers permits. The initial bid documents were posted on March 10, 2021, with an addendum released on the same date providing additional clarification and answering bidder questions. The proposal submission deadline was set for March 26, 2021, with a pre-bid site visit option available to allow contractors to assess project conditions. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on technical capability, compliance with specifications, and overall project value.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The contract does not indicate any incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure beyond the specified bridge location. While a precise award value was not stated, the project involves multiple bridge installations, suggesting a potentially significant budget allocation. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, with Dunn County offering assistance in gathering required documentation. The county reserved the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal offering the best overall value. For Project #2021-05E, the successful bidder will be allowed to invoice the county for Hydrology & Hydraulics study and design expenses. Funding appears to derive from county resources or potential grant sources related to snowmobile trail infrastructure development and maintenance.