Sherman/Shabazz Public Improvements

This contract covers the design‑build of a municipal water‑main upgrade along the North Sherman Avenue corridor in Madison, WI. The scope includes installation of new 6‑inch and 8‑inch ductile‑iron water mains, associated valve and hydrant work, service‑lateral reconnections, concrete curb and sidewalk removal/replacement, utility trench patching, traffic‑control services, and archaeology monitoring for a known burial site. The prime contractor, R. G. Huston Co., Inc., is responsible for furnishing all materials (except certain tapping sleeves) and performing excavation, back‑filling, and site restoration, while coordinating with multiple city utilities and adhering to strict traffic‑control and cultural‑resource requirements. The project is funded by the City of Madison and was competitively bid with three qualified bidders. • Water‑main installation (6‑in & 8‑in) with associated valves, hydrants, and service‑lateral connections. • Civil works: concrete curb/gutter removal, new Type A curb, 5‑in sidewalks, and utility trench patch Type III. • Ancillary services: traffic‑control devices, archaeology field monitoring, and coordination with gas, electric, and fiber‑optic utilities.