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Authority authorizes bidding for Wisconsin Street bridge project, including bait-shop demolition
Summary
The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority approved plans and authorized advertising bids for the Wisconsin Street bridge and roadway project, which includes demolition of a bait shop, a roughly 3.5-foot road raise at that location, sidewalk work and drainage improvements; funding was described as roughly split with the county and utility relocation costs covered by American Water.
The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority voted to accept final plans and authorize advertisement of bids for the Wisconsin Street bridge and roadway project.
A staff member told the board the plans include demolition of an on-site bait shop, a soil embankment using on-site material, a minor widening to accommodate a new sidewalk and guardrails, and raising the roadway near the bait-shop area by about 3.5 feet to address stormwater issues. "There's gonna be a demolition of the bait shop," the staff member said, adding the revised estimate and updated plans would be included in the bid package.
Staff outlined a tentative schedule: advertise the bid in the local papers by Wednesday, leave it open for four weeks, hold a pre-bid meeting two weeks into the period, and return bids to the authority in mid- to late March. The staff presentation emphasized that the work is primarily a stormwater improvement intended to relieve flooding rather than a simple bridge replacement.
On funding, the staff member said the project cost was being split roughly 50/50 with Ray County and noted American Water would cover its relocation costs. The board discussed permitting and structural inspection delays caused by weather and a needed structural-engineer visit.
Chair called the motion to approve the plans and specifications and authorize bidding; the motion was seconded and the board voted aye to carry the motion. The board did not set a construction contract award date but staff said bids would be returned and presented to the authority in the next meeting cycle.
The project will proceed to the public-bid process next; staff said they will provide the revised engineer's estimate and final schedule once the bid packet is complete.
