Lake Accessibility & Stormwater Improvements - Babcock Park

Dane County is soliciting bids for Lake Accessibility & Stormwater Improvements at Babcock Park in McFarland, Wisconsin, with bids due November 17, 2026 and a pre-bid meeting on October 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Babcock Boat Launch site. All contractors must achieve pre-qualification as Best Value Contractors prior to the bid due date, with subcontractors required to pre-qualify ten days before commencing work.

The scope encompasses excavation and grading for stormwater facilities and user access improvements, including enhancements to stormwater controls and accessibility to the boat launch and adjacent areas. Work must comply with all applicable county specifications, ordinances, and local permitting requirements. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, with unit pricing required for excavation below subgrade, aggregate base course, cast-in-place concrete, asphalt pavement, and erosion and sediment control practices. The project assumes a start date of February 1, 2027, with substantial completion by July 1, 2027. Contractors must demonstrate experience on projects of similar size and complexity.

Bid packages must include a bid guarantee equal to 5% of the total bid price, a proposed subcontractor list, a current W9 form, and affidavits certifying fair labor practices compliance and emerging small business reporting for projects over $100,000. All questions must be submitted electronically through the Dane County eProcurement Portal by 5:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026. Bid packages are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 17, 2026, also through the eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/countyofdane.