T Wayne, Midland Dr Over Kohlsville River P66-0054

Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the removal of Structure P-66-0054 and construction of Structure B-66-0202 on Midland Drive over the Kohlsville River, with bids due December 8, 2026. The contract is federal-aid funded and subject to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program under 49 CFR Part 26. An assigned DBE goal, expressed as a percentage of total contract bid amount, applies, and bidders must submit a Commitment to Subcontract to DBE (Form DT1506) and Good Faith Effort Documentation (Form DT1202) to be considered responsive.

Scope includes removing the existing structure, constructing the replacement, grading, breaker run, dense base aggregate, asphaltic surface, erosion control, finishing items, permanent signing, and incidental items shown on the plans. Special provisions require migratory bird deterrent systems, protection of state-threatened fish species with fisheries consultant oversight, aquatic exotic species control, erosion control implementation, and asbestos notification.

The project is located in the Town of Wayne, approximately 0.6 miles north of County D, and the jurisdiction is listed as Waukesha County. Midland Drive closes to through traffic during construction. Work must be completed during the 2027 construction season, and construction may not start on or before August 15, 2027. Instream work is prohibited from March 1 through August 15 to protect fish spawning. Holiday and special event restrictions apply for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving in 2027. Payment under the Highway Construction Skills Training Program is available at $5.00 per hour for qualifying graduates and apprentices.

A bid bond in the form of a proposal guaranty is required. Bids are due by 11:45 a.m. on the last business day preceding the letting. Bidders may submit electronically through Bid Express, on a printout with diskette or CD-ROM, or on paper with a waiver subject to a $75 administrative fee per proposal.