Kiel – USH 151 STH 32 – USH 151 STH 67

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for highway reconstruction on STH 67 between USH 151 and STH 32 in Kiel, Calumet and Manitowoc Counties, with proposals due November 10, 2026. Work is scheduled for the 2027 construction season, with notice to proceed issued such that work shall start no later than May 1, 2027, and the contractor must commence within 10 calendar days of receiving written notice.

The scope comprises asphalt milling, cold in-place recycling (CIR), hot mix asphalt overlay, concrete curb and gutter replacement, concrete sidewalk work, drainage improvements, erosion control, pavement marking, and incidental items. Work is staged across four phases: Stage 1 includes curb ramp and sidewalk replacement between STH 32 and CTH XX plus culvert pipe replacement; Stage 2 covers milling and HMA overlay between STH 32 and CTH XX, CIR from CTH XX to USH 151, curb and gutter replacement, and guardrail removal and replacement; Stage 2A involves roundabout milling and paving. Liquidated damages of $6,000 per working day apply for delays exceeding 10 working days on Stage 1 culvert work and 3 working days on Stage 2A roundabout work.

The contractor must comply with Wisconsin Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction (2025 Edition), submit a Quality Control Plan with quality assurance testing procedures and personnel certifications, and provide CIR mix design and material sampling plans at specified lead times. Environmental requirements include U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permits, WPDES Transportation Construction General Permit compliance for 3.0 acres of disturbing activity, fish spawning restrictions (March 1–May 15), and endangered bat protection through tree-clearing restrictions (April 15–October 31). Coordination with utilities (City of Kiel, Frontier Communications, New Holstein Public Utilities, Spectrum, Wisconsin Public Service), Wisconsin Central Ltd railroad (including insurance and flagging), and affected residents and businesses is mandatory. Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty, bid bond, and certificate of annual bid bond on file with WisDOT. Electronic submission through Bid Express is standard; paper submission with waiver incurs a $75 fee, limited to four waivers per calendar year.