Washington County Demandstar ##NR26-20

Glacier Hills County Park Friess Lake Access and Facility Improvements

Washington County is seeking a contractor to improve Friess Lake access and park facilities at Glacier Hills County Park in Hubertus, Wisconsin. - Buyer: Washington County, Natural Resources Department. - Scope: Remove about 555 feet of existing roadway, parking area, and concrete walkway, then build an asphalt roadway, parking area with permeable pavers, ADA-compliant concrete walkway, concrete stairs with railings, and a landing for a new dock. - Additional work: Install a rain garden/bioretention basin, erosion controls, landscaping, bollard lighting, and a pit toilet. - Important requirements: The walkway and access improvements must meet ADA requirements. Construction that disrupts cabin rentals or weddings is prohibited during June, July, and August 2027. If the project is not substantially complete by the required milestone, the work area must be left safe and usable where possible, with unusable areas fenced off from the public. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named.

Description

Washington County is seeking bids to improve lake access and park facilities serving Friess Lake at Glacier Hills County Park to meet current ADA requirements. Work includes demolition of approximately 555 feet of existing roadway, parking lot, and concrete walkway, followed by construction of an asphalt roadway, parking area with permeable pavers, ADA concrete walkway, concrete stairway and railings, dock landing, rain garden bioretention basin, erosion control, landscaping, bollard lighting, and a pit toilet. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026; the source states that firms that do not attend will be disqualified. Substantial completion is due May 28, 2027, and final completion is due September 30, 2027; disruptive construction is prohibited during June, July, and August 2027.

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