Manitou Way Storm Box Replacement

This contract is for the replacement of storm‑box culverts and associated site work along Manitou Way in Madison, WI. The City of Madison is procuring civil‑construction services to remove existing storm boxes, install a new precast 6′ × 14′ reinforced‑concrete box culvert with wingwalls, restore the historic stone retaining wall, perform terrace excavation and restoration, provide traffic control, dewatering, and storm‑water protection, and coordinate utility relocations. The work is scheduled to begin mid‑May 2026 and must be completed by the end of September 2026, with a total contract value of approximately $428 k. The award was made to Capitol Underground, Inc., a local subcontractor with experience in underground utilities and civil works. • Scope: box‑culvert installation, historic stone wall reconstruction, utility openings, site grading, and traffic control. • Value: $427,956.68 (firm‑fixed‑price lump‑sum). • Timeline: start 5/18/2026, finish 9/30/2026 (≈ 48 day work window). • Requirements: SBE participation goal of 6 %, bid bond ≥ 5 % of bid, liquidated damages $1,500/day for delays.