Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Completed plans call for the demolition of a educational facility; for the construction of a educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

This project is being let using the single prime bidding and contracting process. DFD will publicly bid the applicable mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP) divisions of work first. Within 5 days of the MEP bid opening, DFD will identify a lowest, qualified, responsible, certified bidder in each applicable MEP division of work. These successful MEP bids must be included in all general prime contractor bids received. No later than 5 days after DFD identifies the successful MEP bids, DFD will publicly open general prime contractor bids. General prime contractor bids that do not include the successful MEP bids will be rejected. The state will enter into a single contract with the lowest, qualified, responsible, certified general prime contractor and this general prime contractor will enter into subcontracts with the successful MEP bidders. In general, the work consists of: Redevelopment of approximately 110,000 square feet of space following the demolition of the existing Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall, and Kjer Theater at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. The project includes subsurface utility improvements and surface improvements. Utility improvements include the construction of approximately 180 feet of new communications ductbank and related cabling, and construction of a new storm sewer system. Surface improvements include transforming the existing site into a green space, construction of concrete pedestrian sidewalks, brick paver pathways, site lighting, and reconstruction of adjacent asphalt parking lots. Bid Guarantee in the amount of 10% of the Bid must accompany each bid submitted. For questions, contact Angi Goodwin, Ayres Project Manager, at GoodwinA@AyresAssociates.com, or call 715-831-7658. Doc note: Bid submissions will occur in a unique bid online link available in each bid advertisement. After opening the Bid online link, confirm your company and contact details, then click save. No deposit is required to obtain documents for bidding purposes. Event bid note: US Mail or Third-party delivery (UPS, Fedex, or DHL) to State of Wisconsin, Administration Building, 7th Floor, 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703; or Hand delivery to the drop box labeled SEALED BIDS ONLY in front of the State of Wisconsin Administration Building located at 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703. The bidder is responsible for the sealed bid being delivered to the indicated location or submitted via the online before the time specified for the bid submission. Third party delivery is entirely at the bidder's risk. Question Deadline 10/17/2025 No verbal explanation or instructions will be given in regard to the meaning of the drawings or specifications during the bid period. Bidders shall bring inadequacies, omissions or conflicts to the Architect/Engineer's attention at least ten (10) days before MEP bidding commences.