Polymer Overlay for Bridge Decks

Portage County, Wisconsin, through its Purchasing Department, is seeking bids for a two-component polymer overlay system for bridge decks to be applied by the Highway Department. The procurement involves a base bid covering 11 bridges and an additive bid for 6 additional bridges, with a total overlay area of 28,194 square feet for the base bid and 20,123 square feet for the additive bid. The project encompasses five key components: polymer resin application, deck preparation, application equipment, mobilization, and optional aggregate supply. Bidders must adhere to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Polymer Overlay Specification (Item 509.5100.S) and submit an original and one copy of their bid by 2:00 PM on March 29, 2019, at the Portage County Purchasing Department in Stevens Point. Evaluation criteria include the lowest total cost for polymer resin, deck preparation, application equipment, and mobilization, with the County reserving the right to award based on the lowest net unit price. Bidders must be original manufacturers or authorized distributors and provide three references from similar work completed within the past three years. The contract term runs from the award date through December 31, 2019, with two optional one-year renewal periods subject to mutual agreement.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to obtain a Certificate of Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for commercial liability and $1,000,000 for vehicle coverage, and must maintain workers' compensation insurance. The county will supply labor for polymer resin application, while the contractor must provide application equipment, operator, labor, and equipment for material handling and deck preparation. Contractors must submit a warranty statement and hold prices firm for 45 calendar days after bid opening. Mobilization costs cover all expenses to move personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to Portage County, with no additional payment for moves between locations within the county. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves work on 17 total bridges (11 base bid, 6 additive bid) with polymer overlay application across approximately 48,317 square feet. The County is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes under CES number ES 43251, which may impact the overall project financial structure.