Bid guide
How to bid on Roadway Design for Portage County CTH A STP-Rural Program
What Portage County is buying
Portage County is looking for an engineering consultant to design pavement replacement on CTH A, specifically from CTH Z to STH 66 in the Town of Alban. This project also includes replacing structure P-49-0913.
The selected consultant will handle all tasks for project delivery, including surveying, coordination with agencies and utilities, public involvement, environmental documentation, and right-of-way plat. Design reports, preliminary and final plans, and final bid documents must conform to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) guidelines.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. Responses are due by September 01, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and submissions received after this time will likely not be considered.
Construction for this project is planned for State Fiscal Year 2029. Final plans are due by November 1, 2028, with bidding scheduled for March 13, 2029. Specific schedules for other deliverables will be set during contract negotiation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for engineering consultant firms with expertise in roadway design, pavement replacement, and structure replacement. Firms should have experience working under WisDOT guidelines and with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law STP-Rural Programs.
The project involves various tasks from administration and survey to environmental documentation and public involvement, so firms with comprehensive civil engineering capabilities are well-suited.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation details and learn how to respond, you need to view the original source on Wisconsin VendorNet. This is a public posting and does not require an account to view.
Once on the bid's detail page, you will find the synopsis, contact information, and document names. The posting will direct you on the specific method for submitting your response, which could include fax, email, or routing through ShopUW+, before the stated deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all WisDOT guidelines and Wisconsin State Statutes mentioned in the solicitation to ensure your proposal demonstrates full compliance. Highlight your firm's experience with similar projects, especially those involving state DOT standards or federal infrastructure programs.
Clearly outline your proposed approach for each task, from surveying to public involvement and environmental documentation. Provide a detailed project schedule that aligns with the county's planned construction timeline and deliverable dates. Emphasize your team's qualifications and any specific expertise relevant to pavement and structure replacement design.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Portage County; the original posting controls.