ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2026 Local Street Improvement Program IN THE CITY OF FRANKLIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the 2026 Local Street Improvement Program in the City of Franklin will be received online at QuestCDN until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and total base bids read aloud in the Common Council Chambers at Franklin City Hall, 9229 West Loomis Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132. This project is part of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). The work associated with this project includes removal of existing pavement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, shaping and compacting the base course, utility adjustment and repair, sidewalk improvements, pedestrian curb ramp replacement, the installation of a hot mix asphalt (HMA) binder course and/or surface course, and associated work items as specified. Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital documents for $22.00 by inputting Quest project number 10075368 on the website's projects search page. Please contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com, for assistance in membership registration, downloading and working with digital project information. A certified check or bid bond, payable without condition to the City of Franklin in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the bid, shall be submitted with each bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a proper contract and bond as surety will be executed and filed within ten (10) days after the acceptance of the bid. If such bidder fails to execute and file such contract and bond, the amount of the check or bid bond shall be forfeited as liquidated damages. Bidders must use Surety2000 service online OR deliver a certified check or bid bond to the City Clerk. If delivering certified check or bid bond to the City Clerk, a copy of the certified check or bid bond must also be submitted online via QuestCDN prior to the bid opening. No other method of providing surety is permitted. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the City of Franklin for a period of ninety (90) days after the time of opening of bids. Each bidder agrees upon submission of bid that if the same be accepted within said time period, the bidder shall be bound by the terms of acceptance hereinafter contained. Bids shall include the furnishing and installation of all labor, materials, permits, equipment, tools, supplies, etc., for complete performance of the work as described. All bids must be prepared as described in Instructions to Bidders. To submit an online bid, which is required for this project, you must download the project bid document file from QuestCDN which will add you to the plan holders list and gain you access to Online Bidding. Electronic bids must be submitted on Quest vBid www.questcdn.com for a non-refundable fee of $64.00 ($22.00 download fee, $42.00 online bid fee). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the opening date. Construction time is of the essence. Completion delays are subject to liquidated damages. City of Franklin reserves the right to accept the most advantageous bid, or to reject any and all bids. Award of Work described herein is subject to the provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes. Plans and specifications for this project were prepared by the office of the City Engineer, City of Franklin, Wisconsin (414) 425-7510. Published by authority of the Common Council of the City of Franklin, Wisconsin. Shirley Roberts, City Clerk WNAXLP February 25, March 4 2026 LWIX0463622