How to bid on the 2026 Utility Line Opening Project for Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District

What the District is buying

Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District is seeking bids for utility line openings at designated locations. The work is to verify the location and depth of existing underground utilities.

This construction opportunity may suit firms experienced with utility locating and opening work.

Deadline and public opening

Sealed bids are due Thursday, November 12, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. CST at the District office, 1610 Moorland Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud there at that time.

The notice also lists the deadline as 11:00 a.m. ET. Follow the detailed bid instructions and allow enough time for the sealed bid to reach the office before the stated CST deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is relevant to construction firms that can perform utility line openings and verify the location and depth of underground utilities at designated locations.

How to find the posting and respond

Open the Wisconsin VendorNet bid search through “View original source.” Public viewing does not require an account. Enter the solicitation number shown in the bid details in the “Solicitation Reference #” box, select Search, and open the matching row.

Review the posting and bid documents for the response instructions. The notice calls for sealed bids delivered to the District office; submit them as directed in the posting before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the bid documents closely and check that your response addresses the requested work at the designated locations. Use the documents to confirm the required format and any submission details.

Plan delivery around the sealed-bid deadline and verify that your package is complete before sending it. For questions, the notice directs vendors to Erik Rehr at 608-709-1833 or [email protected].