T Excelsior, North Reedsburg Road Northwoods Drive to STH 23 Loc Str

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is requesting bids for highway reconstruction on North Reedsburg Road from Northwoods Drive to STH 23 in Sheboygan County under project 5709-00-70, with proposals due November 10, 2026. The contract is subject to federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program requirements with a 2% DBE participation goal of the total bid amount.

Work consists of grading, base preparation, asphalt pulverizing, asphaltic pavement placement, culvert installation, concrete curb and gutter, salvaged topsoil, and traffic control across two construction stages: Stage 1 (Station 16+00 to 43+50) and Stage 2 (Station 55+00 to 99+50), with a non-work gap between Station 43+50 and 55+00. The roadway will be closed to traffic during construction with no posted detour; private and field entrances must remain accessible. Contractors must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving written notice to proceed and submit a proposed start date within one month of contract execution. Work restrictions apply during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holiday periods.

Utility relocations by Alliant Energy (electric) and Frontier Communications (communication) are scheduled prior to construction. The contract requires compliance with the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Transportation Construction General Permit due to 3.6 acres of land-disturbing activity. Bidders must participate in the Highway Construction Skills Training program with goals of 1,600 hours for HCST graduates and 1,200 hours for apprentices at $5.00 per hour. Seismograph monitoring and pre- and post-blast condition surveys are required for blasting operations.

Bidders must submit proposals electronically via Bid Express, or alternatively through printouts with diskettes or paper submissions with written waiver requests. A proposal guaranty bond, certificate of annual bid bond, and list of proposed subcontractors (required under Wisconsin Statutes Section 66.0901(7)) must accompany all bids. If the 2% DBE goal is not met, supporting documentation and good faith effort documentation are due within 24 hours. The contract is funded with federal-aid highway funds and subject to all applicable federal and state statutes including non-discrimination and debarment certification requirements.