Stricker Pond Forebay Dredging

The City of Madison awarded a $437,886 fixed‑price contract to Drax, Inc. for the Stricker Pond Forebay Dredging project. The work encompasses de‑watering, removal of contaminated sediments, installation of storm‑water infrastructure (catch basins, inlet protection, reinforced‑concrete pipe), extensive excavation and grading, erosion‑control measures, and site restoration with native seed mixes. The contract includes a Small Business participation goal of 10 % and requires compliance with multiple permits (WDNR dredge permit, City erosion‑control permit, WPDES storm‑water permit). Key points: • Scope: Dredge forebay (~4,000 CY), manage contaminated soil, install 6′×6′ catch basins with terrace inlets, replace storm‑sewer pipe, and restore habitat. • Schedule: Estimated start 11 Nov 2025, completion by 30 May 2026, with a series of hard deadlines for de‑watering, sediment disposal, and erosion‑control compliance. • Requirements: Mandatory tree‑protection, EPA‑approved de‑watering, WDNR and City permits, and performance of subcontractors (e.g., Burse Engineering for surveying).