Owen Parkway Overlook Stair Improvements

The City of Madison Parks Division issued Request for Bids (RFB #8970-0-2021-BP) for Owen Parkway Overlook Stair Improvements located at 3902 Regent Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The project involves repairing and improving two natural stone staircases by adding steps to enhance safety and accessibility. Specific work includes root cutting, mobilization, excavation, geotextile fabric installation, silt sock installation, erosion matting, Lannon stone retaining wall construction, and natural stone step installation. Contractors were required to view the site prior to bidding and attend a pre-construction meeting. Key deadlines included a questions due date of February 17, 2021, with answers posted February 19, 2021, and bids due by March 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST. The construction timeline mandated work beginning on or before May 3, 2021, and completion by June 4, 2021, with work limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder complying with specifications, with the City reserving the right to accept, reject, or make partial awards.

Contractors were subject to several requirements and restrictions, including maintaining commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability coverage, workers' compensation insurance, and professional liability insurance. Local vendor preference was available to suppliers registered on the City of Madison website as of the bid due date. Contractors employing 15 or more employees with aggregate annual business of $50,000 or more with the City must file an Affirmative Action Plan within thirty days of the contract effective date. Stone for the project was restricted to sourcing from either Homburg Construction Company Quarry or Madison Block and Stone, with specific durability and aesthetic matching requirements. The bid tabulation revealed two vendors submitted proposals: Madison Commercial Landscapes Inc, the winning bidder at $13,015.04 as a local vendor, and Joe Daniels Construction Co with a bid of $13,146.50. The project's scope and restricted vendor requirements suggest a focused, locally-oriented procurement approach with an estimated total project value around $13,000-$14,000.