Campus Drive at Babcock Drive Railroad Crossing Improvements

This contract covers the design‑build of roadway, storm‑sewer, traffic‑signal, lighting, and railroad‑crossing improvements at the intersection of Campus Drive and Babcock Drive in Madison, Wisconsin. The City of Madison awarded a $532,381 lump‑sum best‑value contract to LaLonde Contractors, Inc. to execute excavation, pavement reconstruction, utility coordination, and extensive traffic‑control measures, including compliance with Wisconsin & Southern Railroad requirements. The project must be started by late May 2026 and substantially completed by the end of July 2026, with strict event windows (Memorial Day, Independence Day, UW football games) that restrict work. Key elements include: • Full scope of civil works: earthwork, HMA paving, curb & gutter, sidewalks, storm‑sewer pipe installation, and street‑lighting. • Railroad‑crossing coordination requiring flagger services, insurance, and 15‑day notice for any work within 25 ft of WSOR tracks. • Detailed traffic‑control plan with temporary signage, lane closures, and adherence to WisLCS approvals. • Small‑Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 5 % of the total bid, satisfied by subcontractor Schlobohm Trucking.