T Linn, Zenda Rd CTH B to Linton Rd

Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract 3846-02-71, a federally funded state highway project on Zenda Road from County Highway B to Linton Road in the Town of Linn, with proposals due December 8, 2026. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, stated as a percentage of the total contract bid amount, applies. Bidders must submit the Commitment to Subcontract to DBE (Form DT1506 or digital entry) at bid time, Attachments A and DBE quotes within one hour of bid submittal, and Good Faith Effort documentation (Form DT1202) within 24 hours of bid closing if the goal is not met. Contractors must obtain WisDOT's written consent before modifying any DBE commitment.

The work consists of pulverizing existing asphalt and reshaping, installing new curb and storm sewer, replacing culverts, and improving drainage, with incidental items as shown on the plans. The project disturbs 5.50 acres and requires coverage under the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Transportation Construction General Permit (WPDES Permit No. WI-S066796-2). The contractor must submit an Erosion Control Implementation Plan 14 days before the pre-construction meeting and obtain DNR approval before land-disturbing activity begins. Special provisions cover a Storm Sewer Pipe Reinforced Concrete Special Tee Fitting and Section Corner Monument perpetuation coordinated with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Work requires coordination with Alliant Energy, American Transmission Company, AT&T, Bluebird Fiber, Frontier, Spectrum, and WE Energies facilities, and the contractor must salvage and store Town of Linn Department of Public Works property, including culverts, aluminum signs, and sign supports.

The project carries Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program eligibility, with reimbursement of $5.00 per hour for employing HCST graduates as unskilled laborers (up to 2,000 hours or two years) and HCST apprentices in qualifying trades. Traffic control requires 3 calendar days' notice for shoulder closures and 3 business days' notice for lane and ramp closures. Local agencies, including City of Lake Geneva Fire and EMS, Town of Linn Police, Walworth County Sheriff, and Big Foot School District, require notice at least 14 calendar days before work begins. Residents and businesses require a coordination meeting at least one week before construction. Work is restricted between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM under local ordinance, and Independence Day weekend (July 2–6, 2027) carries holiday and special event restrictions.