Polymer Overlay for Bridges - STATE PROJECT

Dane County, Wisconsin, through its Highway & Transportation Department, is soliciting bids for a Polymer Overlay for Bridges - State Project on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The procurement involves applying a two-layer polymer overlay system to two specific bridges (B-13-794 and B-13-795) located on State Highway 19 between I-39 and River Road. The project requires precise technical execution, covering approximately 3,771 square feet per bridge, with specific requirements for surface preparation, material specifications, and application procedures. Bidders must provide detailed technical proposals demonstrating compliance with Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. The solicitation was released on June 6, 2023, with a vendor question submission deadline of June 16, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of June 30, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The entire project is scheduled for completion by August 31, 2023, with requirements including certificates of insurance, safety standard compliance, and adherence to strict material performance criteria for polymer resin properties and aggregate characteristics.

The contract appears to have local vendor preference provisions, potentially providing advantages to locally based and operated vendors. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid emphasizes technical competence and local economic engagement. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation. The project does not specify a precise award value, but it involves significant infrastructure maintenance with precise engineering specifications. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in polymer overlay application, surface preparation techniques, and compliance with complex material testing requirements. The procurement process suggests a competitive bidding environment with a focus on technical qualifications and precise execution of bridge deck overlay work. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their capabilities, including detailed technical specifications, material certifications, and evidence of previous similar infrastructure maintenance projects.