Waupaca - Ogdensburg S Br Little Wolf River BR B-68-0155

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the Waupaca-Ogdensburg South Branch Little Wolf River Bridge (B-68-0155) replacement in Waupaca County, with a listed due date of December 8, 2026. No set-asides are indicated in the bidding requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express or on paper with approved waivers before 11:45 a.m. on the last business day preceding the letting date.

The work includes grading, dense base aggregate, HMA pavement, removal of Structure B-68-007, new Structure B-68-155, guardrail, erosion control, finishing items, and a driveway culvert. The project closes CTH E to through traffic and routes detours over CTH B, STH 49, Elm Street, and Water Street. Work must begin no later than July 29, 2027, and the contractor must submit a construction time frame within one month of contract execution. Environmental conditions include no instream disturbance to the South Branch Little Wolf River from March 1 through June 15, migratory bird nest deterrent maintenance at existing structures, dewatering with sediment treatment, and aquatic exotic species control. Holiday and special event work restrictions apply over Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The contractor coordinates with Waupaca County on road closure notices, with Wisconsin Public Service and Waupaca County on utility relocations, and holds a pre-construction meeting with residents and business stakeholders.

Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty bond in proper form and amount, hold an annual bid bond on file with the department, and obtain a digital ID from Info Tech Inc. for electronic submissions. Bids require a schedule of items with unit prices, and the bidder-submitted printout governs over electronic submissions if discrepancies arise. Subcontractor bids are due to the general contractor at least 48 hours before bid closing, and the prime must list proposed subcontractors with class of work and estimated values. All bidders must certify debarment and suspension status under Executive Order 12549. Payment to first-tier subcontractors must occur within 10 calendar days of receiving progress payments, and no retainage may be withheld.