West Badger Rd. Salt Storage
Last Updated: 05/31/2023
Latest Update
May 31, 2023
The concrete footings and foundation walls have been poured. A total of 15 trucks of concrete were used to pour the footings on May 18, and 25 trucks were used to pour the foundation walls on May 30. That’s a total of 382 cubic yards of concrete.
The first package of wooden columns, beams, and interior planking will be delivered on June 8th. Trusses and additional planking will arrive approximately June 29.
Visit our project Flickr page to watch the progress!
Project Overview
Demolition of two existing old storage buildings used for road salt and sand. Construction of a single new storage building.
January 09, 2023 update: The contractor is finalizing the design of the new storage building in preparation for submitting for plan review and manufacturing of materials.
April 03, 2023 update: The General Contractor started mobilization the week of March 27 and is in the process of removing existing site electrical power in anticipation of building demolition next week (April 10). Demolition of the 2 existing salt barns is anticipated to be complete by April 28. Excavation for the new building footings will begin after demolition is complete. We anticipate footings, foundation, and vertical timbers being installed during May.
April 19, 2023 update: The demolition sub-contractor mobilized to the site on April 11 and began removing the roofing systems from both salt barns followed by the above grade walls systems. Currently they are removing the asphalt in the construction area in preparation for excavation of old foundations (as needed) and the installation of new foundations. Demolition should be complete by April 28. Excavation and new foundations installed by end of May and the first pieces of the new structure should be arriving around June 5.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: Streets Division
Planning and Design: Winter 2022
Advertisement of Bid: July 28, 2022 available only on Bid Express
Pre-bid Meeting:
Monday, August 08, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at 1501 W. Badger Rd. Madison, WI
Pre-bid Meeting:
Monday, August 08, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at 1501 W. Badger Rd. Madison, WI
Bid Due Date: August 25, 2022
Construction Start Date: October 10, 2022
Expected Completion Date: October 13, 2023
"All information regarding dates/times/locations are informational and should be verified with official bidding documents posted on Bid Express."
Public Involvement
There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates, times and locations are indicated below:
City Process Meetings
Sept. 20, 2022 Common Council File #73396
Sept. 07, 2022 Board of Public Works File #73396
Awarding Public Works Contract No.8654, West Badger Rd. Salt Barn
March 29, 2022 File #69912
Amending the 2022 Adopted Capital Budget and approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Streets Division - West Badger Road Salt Storage Barn
In the News
February 01, 2022 City of Madison News Release
Badger Road Drop-off Site Closing March 25, 2022