Madison Municipal Building Flagpole Replacement

Project Overview

The City of Madison is planning to replace the single flagpole at the Municipal Building with two flagpoles.

The current flagpole location was existing during the recent 2016 restoration, but the existing flagpole’s age is unknown.  The 1980's building renovation drawings show a 50 foot flagpole in the current location. The original construction drawings and an early photograph show a flagpole on the roof near the front parapet.

Alterations to the site will require approvals from numerous agencies. The Madison Municipal Building is a local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Due to the historic designations, any changes to the site will require review by the Madison Landmarks Commission and the State Historic Preservation Office.  The Landmarks Commission has provided approval.

The existing flagpole and monument sign are centered on the northern bay of the front façade. The current proposal is to install two flagpoles at grade near the current flagpole location. This would require the removal of the existing flagpole and its foundation and the installation of two new flagpoles and their foundations.  The proposed new flagpoles would flank the existing location and remain centered on the windows of the northern bay.  The proposed flagpoles will be around 50 feet tall to replicate the existing flagpole height and be spaced a minimum of 12’-0” apart. The new flagpoles will be installed with an automatic flag raise/lower system. Additional lighting elements will most likely be required to properly light the new flag layout. 

Project Schedule

Planning and Design: December 2024 to March 2025

Construction and Bid Document Preparation: April 2025 to July 2025

1st Advertisement of Bid: July 16, 2025 available only on Bid Express

Contractor's Bid Talk (Virtual): Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m 
Bid Talk: MMB Flagpole Replacement Recording
Bid Talk: MMB Flagpole Replacement Presentation Slides 

Contractor's Pre-Bid Site/Bldg Tour #1: Tues, July 22, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. at the project site, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI

Contractor's Pre-Bid Site/Bldg Tour #2: Tues, August 05, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. at the project site, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI

Bid Due Date: August 21, 2025

Construction Start Date: Oct. 06, 2025
Expected Completion Date: Dec. 31, 2025

"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 will be added below when established.

City Process Meetings

Jul. 01, 2025 Common Council File #88675
Jun. 18, 2025 Board of Public Works File #88675
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the replacement of the flagpole at the Madison Municipal Building

Existing Flagpole