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Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation

October 9, 2024 Update

Quarter 4 Update
Construction is ongoing.  The contractor is preparing the site to start the construction of the new walls and floor slabs. The installation of underfloor piping is underway.

Visit the project's Flickr page for photo updates during construction.

View past project updates »

Project Details

  • Location

    • 115 N. Eau Claire Ave.
      Madison, WI 53705
  • Project Type

  • Status

    Construction
  • Estimated Schedule

  • Alder District

    District 11
  • Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

This project includes the creation of four single use restrooms, a warming room and a storage bay within the existing enclosed space of the current park shelter building at Rennebohm Park.

Project Schedule

1st Advertisement of Bid for Construction: January 26, 2024 available only on Bid Express

Please note a separate project, Rennebohm Park Spray Feature Design RFP 13008-0-2024-BG, is also located in Rennebohm Park and is not part of this project. 

Bid Talk Recording can be viewed at Bid Talk: Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation 2/1/2024 2:00 PM*
*It was said in the recording that bid documents are found on Vendor Net and Demand Star, which is incorrect. Bid documents can be found on BidExpress. If you have questions, please reach out to Amy Scanlon at AScanlon@cityofmadison.com

Feb. 01, 2024 Rennebohm Bid Talk Presentation Slides

Pre-Bid Building/Site Contractor Meetings: Thursday, Feb. 8th @ 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 20th @ 1:00 p.m. at the project site, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison, WI

Bid Due Date: March 07, 2024
Construction Start Date: August 26, 2024
Expected Completion Date: No later than April 30, 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 are indicated below:

City Process Meetings

Apr. 16, 2024 Common Council File #82485
Mar. 20, 2024 Board of Public Works File #82485
Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9485, Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation

Dec. 05, 2023 Common Council File #80758
Nov. 20, 2023 Board of Public WorksFile #80758
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation

 

Project Updates

October 9, 2024 Update

Quarter 4 Update
Construction is ongoing.  The contractor is preparing the site to start the construction of the new walls and floor slabs. The installation of underfloor piping is underway.

Visit the project's Flickr page for photo updates during construction.

August 29, 2024 Update

Joe Daniels Construction Co., Inc. has set up construction area fencing and the removal of walls has begun.  Three existing walls will be removed and reconstructed to accommodate a new interior layout which will include 4 gender neutral accessible toilet rooms.  The majority of the open air shelter will remain usable during construction, but the shelter restrooms are closed.  Please use the temporary toilets that are provided near the shelter.  

Visit the project's Flickr page for photos during construction.

May 10, 2024 Update

The contract with Joe Daniels Construction Co., Inc. has been finalized and work on the restroom project will begin in late summer after the Capitol City Band season. In the meantime, Joe Daniels Construction Co., Inc. and City Engineering will review submittals, obtain permits, and plan for mobilization.

March 15, 2024 Update

This project's bid due date was on March 07, 2024. Three bids were received and results can be found on the Bid Opening Tab March 07 2024
Legistar File #82485 Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9485, Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation will go to the Board of Public Works on March 20, 2024 and City Council on April 16, 2024.  

February 2, 2024 Update

The virtual Bid-Talk for Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation was held yesterday afternoon.  A recording can be viewed at Bid Talk: Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation 2/1/2024 2:00 PM*
*It was said in the recording that bid documents are found on Vendor Net and Demand Star, which is incorrect. Bid documents can be found on BidExpress. If you have questions, please reach out to Amy Scanlon at AScanlon@cityofmadison.com

Feb. 01, 2024 Rennebohm Bid Talk Presentation Slides

A reminder that the first of two Pre-Bid Building/Site Contractor Meetings will be held next Thursday, Feb. 8th @ 1:00 p.m. at the project site, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison, WI.  

January 30, 2024 Update

A correction for this Thursday's Bid-Talk time.  The Bid-Talk is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in lieu of 1:00 p.m. as indicated earlier.  Pre-register at Bid Talk Feb. 01, 2024: Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation

January 30, 2024 Update

Project Status: BIDDING!
Please see the updated project schedule below for important dates and links.
 
A virtual Bid-Talk will be held this Thursday, Feb. 1st @ 2:00 p.m.  Pre-registration is required at Bid Talk Feb. 01, 2024: Rennebohm Park Shelter Restroom Renovation.  All contractors are invited to join us for a brief presentation about the project and have a chance to ask questions.

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