IFB #2021-05E

Dunn County is seeking bids for IFB #2021-05E, a two-year project involving the installation of a snowmobile bridge across Sandy Creek in the Village of Downing, located in the NW1/4, SE1/4, Sec 30 T30N R14W. The project will be executed on private property owned by William and Lori Hurtgen and requires a comprehensive approach including a hydraulic and hydrologic study and floodplain elevation determinations. Key deliverables include completing the H&H study by December 1, 2021, and bridge installation by December 1, 2022, contingent upon study results. Contractors must comply with Wisconsin DNR Bridge Guidelines, including a 25,000 lbs. vehicle load specification using AASHTO H-Truck configuration and ensuring pilings are placed landward of the Ordinary High Water Mark. The bid requires contractors to obtain necessary permits, with Dunn County assisting in gathering required information for the Wisconsin DNR permit application. The bid's due date is March 26, 2021, with questions and clarifications to be posted on the Dunn County website by March 19, 2021.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project does not list incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. While a specific budget range was not provided, the contract involves significant engineering and construction work, suggesting a substantial project investment. Contractors will be responsible for all design and construction costs, with the potential for partial compensation even if the H&H study determines the bridge cannot be constructed. Interested parties can direct technical questions to Bob Colson, Dunn County Planning/Zoning Administrator, at 715-231-6522 or rcolson@co.dunn.wi.us. The project emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing floodplain management, bridge construction, and environmental protection, indicating a comprehensive and technically complex procurement process.