# Dane County Advances Infrastructure and Security Contracts

Dane County, Wisconsin, is progressing several procurement actions during the week of September 28, 2026, including authorizing intergovernmental agreements with the USDA, accepting grant funding from the Transportation Security Administration, and awarding contracts for municipal bridge inspections. Additional contract change orders are planned for landfill and election center construction projects, alongside fiber infrastructure development for a new public safety communications facility. These activities highlight multiple contracting opportunities for construction, infrastructure, and security-related vendors in the region.

- **Key agencies involved:** Dane County government bodies, USDA, TSA
- **Contracting opportunities:** Municipal bridge inspections, landfill and election center construction change orders, fiber build for public safety communications
- **Why this matters:** Contractors specializing in construction, infrastructure, and public safety communications can engage with upcoming projects and grant-funded initiatives
- **Actionable insight:** Vendors should prepare for contract awards and intergovernmental agreements effective September 29, 2026, and consider participation in county procurement processes for infrastructure and security-related services.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Dane County Food Council
- Dane County Public Works & Transportation Committee
- Dane County Library Board
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

### Vendors
- R G Huston Co Inc (contractor)
- Bear Construction Company (contractor)
- Bauer Builders (vendor (appealing best value contracting determination))

### Sources
- [Dane County Week Ahead 9/28/26 - Forward Lookout](https://www.forwardlookout.com/dane-county-week-ahead-9-28-26) - Forward Lookout