Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

The work for which bids are asked includes the following: removals, base aggregate dense, excavation common asphaltic surface, concrete curb & gutter, storm sewer, erosion control, restoration, signing, pavement marking, and all incidental items necessary to complete the work as shown on the plans and included in the project manual and contract. The anticipated substantial completion date is September 29, 2023 and final completion date is October 13, 2023. No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. 146 North Central Avenue, Suite 201, Marshfield, WI 54449The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. A statement of Affirmative Action is required per form FHWA 1273 under II.1.b. The contractor will accept as his operating policy the following statement: "It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection of training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on the job training. An Affidavit of Non-Collusion is required to be filed with the bid stating the following: "This certifies that the undersigned bidder, duly sworn, is an authorized representative of the firm named above; that the bidder has examined and carefully prepared the bid from the plans and specifications and has checked the same in detail before submitting this proposal or bid; and that the bidder or agents, officer, or employees have not, directly or indirectly, entered into an agreement, participating in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this proposal. Commitment to prime contractor performance of at least 30 percent of the original contract amount is required. DBE requirements of Wis DOT 49 CFR part 23 for this project is Discretionary. All required documentation shall be submitted at the bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The project is federally funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Federal Wage Rates apply. The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates. Federal wage rates can be found electronically. Be aware that project Administrators, Bidders, and Contractors are required to use the latest federal wage rate available at the time of bid opening. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.