9585 - Castle Creek Channel Improvements at Warner Park

The City of Madison is soliciting bids for contract 9585, project 13863, to perform the Castle Creek Channel Improvements at Warner Park in Dane County, Wisconsin. The scope of work involves reconstructing an existing concrete lined channel by lowering and widening the channel from Sherman Avenue to Warner Lagoon, implementing storm sewer improvements, and performing native plant restoration. The project includes the potential removal, salvage, and reinstallation of existing bridges following final grading and riprap placement. Contractors must adhere to various environmental permits, including authorizations from the US Army Corps of Engineers, the WDNR for hydrologic restoration and storm water construction, and the City of Madison for erosion control. Bidders must be prequalified, specifically in category 246 for Ecological Restoration, or utilize a prequalified subcontractor for related work items. The contract is designated as a Best Value Contract for multi-trade bids equal to or greater than 386,500 dollars. A 5 percent bid bond is required, and the project carries a Small Business Enterprise goal of 12 percent. Awardees must provide payment and performance bonds and comply with the City of Madison Affirmative Action Ordinance. Performance is subject to strict quality standards, including a one-year guarantee on seeded areas and compliance with Wind Sock Standards for erosion control. Failure to comply with specific contract articles may result in liquidated damages of 0.5 percent of the award price per week, capped at 5 percent or 10,000 dollars. Grant funds for the project are administered on a reimbursement basis.