Olin Waste Transfer Waste Drop-off Site

October 1, 2024 Update

Quarter 4 Update
Final adjustments to the design are being made and bid documents are being prepared.  We anticipate bidding the project out later in Quarter 4 2024 for an early construction start in 2025 and an early Quarter 4 construction completion in 2025.

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Project Details

  • Location

    • 121 E Olin Ave
      Madison, WI 53713
  • Project Type

  • Status

    In Design
  • Alder District

    District 14
  • Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

This project will extend the pavement at the Olin waste Transfer Station, to provide space for a new waste drop-off area. A public access drive for the drop-off site will also be added, to separate City and public vehicle traffic, increasing safety at the site.

July 03, 2023 update: Continuing on with the design process. Resolving issues with the location of existing landfill monitoring equipment and the new access road, finalizing design grades and working on plans, details, and specifications in preparation for going out to bid.

October 02, 2023 update: The waste drop off site planning is temporarily on hold while staff determines best options to meet the existing storm water management ordinances and assists Streets Division in Master Planning the site to best utilize existing space for multiple functions and new equipment.

Project Schedule

City User Agency: City of Madison Streets
Design and Planning: August 2022 – Qtr. 1 2024
Construction and Bid Document Prep: Qtr. 2-4 2024
1st Advertisement of Bid: Qtr. 4 2024
Pre-Bid Meeting: TBD  
Bid Due Date: TBD
Construction Start Date: Early 2025
Expected Completion Date: Qtr. 4 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

TBD
 

Project Updates

October 1, 2024 Update

Quarter 4 Update
Final adjustments to the design are being made and bid documents are being prepared.  We anticipate bidding the project out later in Quarter 4 2024 for an early construction start in 2025 and an early Quarter 4 construction completion in 2025.

July 30, 2024 Update

Quarter 3 Update
In-house design team is working on completing site design, construction details, material take-offs and project estimates.  Currently scheduled for bidding in September 2024.

April 1, 2024 Update

Qtr. 2 Update
Facilities Staff are creating several Master Planning options for the site to ensure best traffic flow and public safety while still maximizing City operational needs.  We anticipate completing design in the second quarter and bidding the project for completion yet this year.

January 4, 2024 Update

Other project priorities last fall within the Engineering Division caused this project to be temporarily put on hold.  First quarter 2024 will see the final design for this project nearing completion in preparation for contract bidding in May.

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