Polymer Overlay

Portage County, Wisconsin, through its Purchasing Department, is seeking bids for a two-component polymer overlay system for bridge decks, with a base bid covering eight bridges and an optional additive bid for one additional bridge. The total deck area for the base bid is 35,600 square feet, with the optional bridge adding 11,850 square feet. The project requires bidders to be original manufacturers or authorized distributors of the polymer overlay system, and they must provide three references from comparable institutions served within the past three years. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 PM on March 23, 2021, at the Portage County Purchasing Department in Stevens Point, WI. Bidders must submit unit prices for five line items: aggregate, polymer resin, deck preparation, application, and mobilization, with the contract award based on the lowest total cost of the base bid items from a responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. The contract term runs from the award date through December 31, 2021, with two optional one-year renewal periods subject to mutual agreement. Questions regarding the Request for Bid (RFB) were required to be submitted in writing to Chris Schultz, Procurement Director, by the end of day on March 10, 2021.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverage of one million dollars for liability, bodily injury, and property damage, along with workers' compensation and motor vehicle insurance. Portage County will provide labor for resin application and traffic control, while the contractor is responsible for supplying application equipment, operators, and material handling labor. The work must comply with Wisconsin Department of Transportation Polymer Overlay Specification Item 509.5100.S. Prices must remain firm for 45 days after bid opening and for the entire contract period, with potential cost adjustments reviewed during contract renewal periods. The County is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes (CES number ES 43251). While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project involves polymer overlay work on nine potential bridge decks, totaling approximately 47,450 square feet. The contract includes provisions for product warranty statements and requires bidders to demonstrate technical capability and experience in polymer overlay bridge deck applications.