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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WAUPACA COUNTY Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Plaintiff, vs. Garret Lutz, Jane Doe Lutz and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 24-CV-000222 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 30, 2024 in the amount of $119,889.17 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: On the front steps of the Waupaca County Courthouse, City and County of Waupaca DESCRIPTION: Part of Outlot 5 of President and Trustee's Plat to the Village of Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, bounded by a line commencing at a point 6 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Outlot 5, thence West along street 6 rods, thence North 6 rods, thence East 6 rods, thence South 6 rods to place of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 360 W State St Iola, WI 54945-9648 DATED: January 30, 2025 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish Feb. 27, March 6 & 13, 2025 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WAUSHARA COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2025PR6 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mary M. Apps PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 1, 1934 and date of death December 2, 2024, was domiciled in Waushara County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W6943 Cty Rd H, Wild Rose WI 54984. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 13, 2025. 5. A claim may be filed at the Waushara County Courthouse, 380 S. Townline Road, Wautoma, Wisconsin, Room 2041. DATE SIGNED: February 10, 2025 Electronically signed by Karen Mastricola Probate Registrar Atty Jennifer W. Koeppl, Koeppl Law Offices SC PO Box 270, Wild Rose WI 54984 Telephone 920-622-3048 Bar Number 1045183 #8 - 9 - 10* WNAXLP

Merrill Area Public Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting January 15, 2025 – Minutes The meeting was called to order by Blake at 5:30 PM in the Board Room. Board members present: Ashbeck, De Rizzo, Hornischer, Gremler, Liberty, Woller, and Blake. Board members absent: Proulx and Smith. Others present: Superintendent Murray, MAPS Administrators, Student Reps Black and Wagenaar, approximately 23 people from the staff and public, and Recorder Woller. Smith arrived at 5:42 p.m. MOTION by Woller, second by Ashbeck to table the FY annual financial audit agenda item. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Ashbeck, second by Liberty to approve the Head Start Transportation Waiver for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Liberty, second by Hornischer to approve the classroom capacity for open enrollment purposes and to not deny students with disabilities based on space, for the 2025-2026 open enrollment period. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Smith, second by Hornischer to select Kobussen Buses as the new contractor starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Liberty, second by Hornischer to approve the 2025-2027 Administrator Contract and the 2025-2027 Superintendent Contract. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Ashbeck, second by Hornischer to approve the Phase 1 strategic planning process documents as presented (or as modified). Motion carried with De Rizzo abstaining from the vote. MOTION by Ashbeck, second by Woller to approve the donation of funds from Incredible Bank valued at $3,000 for Washington Lighted Schoolhouse materials and student activities. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by De Rizzo, second by Hornischer to approve the donation of funds from Laura Lussier-Lee and Eric Lee valued at $2,500 for using as needed at the Evjue School Forest. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by De Rizzo, second by Woller to approve the donation of funds from Lincoln County ARC - Ristau Fund valued at $3,000 for Special Olympics. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Liberty, second by Gremler to approve consent agenda items a through d, which includes minutes of the December 18, 2024, and January 7, 2025, meetings; claims, vouchers and receipts totaling $2,980,422.59; donations totaling $15,634.00; and, the attached personnel report, contingent upon release of contract for hirings and upon the satisfaction of the appropriate liquidated damages for resignations, if applicable. Motion carried with Woller abstaining from the December 18, 2024 minutes; and, Hornischer abstaining from the January 7, 2025 minutes. MOTION by Ashbeck, second by Hornischer to adjourn at 6:21 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Ron Liberty Board Clerk RL/tlw (The official minutes in their entirety are available by calling (715) 536-4581, by visiting www.mapsedu.org, or by visiting the MAPS District Office at 1111 N. Sales Street, Merrill, Wisconsin.) Published February 27, 2025 WNAXLP

LIQUOR AND BEER LICENSE APPLICATIONS TOWN OF RUSSELL, LINCOLN COUNTY FEBRUARY 13, 2025 to JUNE 30, 2025 CLASS B BEER SLED SHED GLEASON, LLC CAMP DOERING RD, GLEASON WI 54435 Amanda Frederick, Agent Published February 20, 2025 WNAXLP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following has applied For a "Class B" Combination Liquor and Malt License for the M&R Tavern(formally Goodman Clubhouse) 305 Main Street, Goodman, Wisconsin for the period March 1, 2025-June 30, 2025 Mary Beth Hennen 307 Mill St Goodman, WI 54125

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY RIPCO CREDIT UNION 121 Sutliff Avenue Rhinelander, WI 54501 Plaintiff, vs. NICOLE A. JOSLIN A/K/A NICOLE JOSLIN 602 S. Tomahawk Avenue Tomahawk, WI 54487 Defendant. Case No. 24-CV-165 Hon. Robert R. Russell, Br. 2 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: Nicole A. Joslin a/k/a Nicole Joslin You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within forty (40) days after February 5, 2025, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to: Lincoln County Clerk of Circuit Court, Lincoln County Courthouse 1110 E. Main Street, Suite 200 Merrill, WI 54452 and to Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is: Weld Riley, S.C. 500 Third Street, Suite 800 P.O. Box 479 Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0479 You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated 1/22/2025. WELD RILEY, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff BY: /s/ JOHN A. CRAVENS State Bar #1001261 PLEASE DIRECT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INQUIRIES AND PLEADINGS TO: Amy L. Unertl Weld Riley, S.C. 500 Third Street, Suite 800 P. O. Box 479 Wausau, WI 54402-0479 (715) 845-8234 Published February 5, 12, 19, 2025 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WAUPACA COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, Not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee of the Aspen Holdings Trust, a Delaware Statutory Trust 5700 W. 112th St, Suite 110 Leawood, KS 66211, Plaintiff, vs. Randall W. Wedde, as Co-Trustee, or their successor(s), U/A dated March 2 1999, Entitled Wedde Revocable Trust 96 Sunset Boulevard Clintonville, WI 54929, Brenda J. Wedde, as Co-Trustee, or their successor(s), U/A dated March 2 1999, Entitled Wedde Revocable Trust 96 Sunset Boulevard Clintonville, WI 54929, Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service c/o U.S. Attorney General ROOM B-103 (Service of Process) 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530, Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin LLC Dba The Cash Store c/o CT Corporation System 301 S. Bedford ST. Suite 1 Madison, WI 53703, LVNV Funding LLC c/o Corporation Service Company 8040 Excelsior Drive, Ste. 400 Madison, WI 53717, Unknown tenants, if any, at 96 Sunset Boulevard Clintonville, WI 54929, Defendants. File No. 2022CV000150 WI220010-1 ADJOURNED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on November 7, 2022, in the amount of $99,532.82, I will sell at public auction at the Waupaca County Courthouse, 811 Harding St., Waupaca, WI 54981 (front lobby) on March 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM, previously scheduled on February 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM, the following described premises: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF CLINTONVILLE, WAUPACA COUNTY, STATE OF WISCONSIN, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC # 590667, ID# 30-23-81-26, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 26, FAIRWAY LAKE ESTATES, CITY OF CLINTONVILLE, WAUPACA COUNTY, WISCONSIN. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM RANDALL W. WEDDE AND BRENDA J. WEDDE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS SET FORTH IN DOC # 590667 DATED 03/02/1999 AND RECORDED 03/10/1999, WAUPACA COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF WISCONSIN. Local Address: 96 Sunset Boulevard, Clintonville, WI 54929 Parcel ID: 30-23-81-26 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES; INCLUDING ANY FIRST MORTGAGE AND/OR PROPERTY TAXEES . Check ALL public records before bidding. TERMS OF SALE: Down payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid price in cash, certified funds, or cashier check made out to the Waupaca Sheriff due at time of sale. The remaining balance due within ten (10) days after confirmation of sale. Third Party Bidders must have filed a Third Party Bidder’s Affidavit with the Court prior to confirmation of sale under section 846.155 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Property will be sold “AS IS”, is subject to real estate taxes, all liens and encumbrances, and a third party purchaser is responsible for payment of the Transfer Fee. /s/ Timothy R. Wilz Sheriff of Waupaca County, Wisconsin Document drafted by: Janelle G. Ewing, Esq. Wisconsin State Bar No.: 1120973 C. Anthony Crnic, Esq. Wisconsin State Bar No.: 1090507 The Sayer Law Group, P.C. c/o 925 E 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: 319-234-2530 Fax: 319-232-6341 E-Mail: generalupdates@sayerlaw.com Publish Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 2025 WNAXLP

VILAS COUNTY ( Three weeks 2/12-2/26/25 ) NOTICE OF CLAIMS DEADLINE IN THE MATTER OF THE MOONEY SURVIVOR’S TRUST CREATED UNDER ARTICLE IV OF THE JAMES AND ALLISON MOONEY JOINT REVOCABLE TRUST DATED DECEMBER 18, 2001, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED ALLISON A. MOONEY, whose date of birth was January 21, 1959, died on June 18, 2024. Pursuant to § 701.0508 of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing claims for payment of the debts of Allison A. Mooney with the trustee of the above trust is on or before June 10, 2025. The name and address of the trustee is: David W. Reinecke c/o Foley & Lardner LLP P.O. Box 1497 Madison, WI 53701-1497 Dated this 3rd day of February, 2025. /s/ David W. Reinecke, Trustee 2735 WNAXLP

BY THE COURT: DATE SIGNED: 02-11-2025 /S/Robert Russell CIRCUIT JUDGE/COURT COMMISSIONER STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 25-CV-14 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF David Ronald Cook By (Petitioner) Crystel Nichol Cook By (Co-Petitioner) Devin James Callahan NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: David Ronald Cook To: David Ronald Callahan Birth Certificate: David Ronald Cook IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, State of Wisconsin: Judge’s Name: The Honorable Robert Russell Place: Lincoln County Courthouse-Branch II, Merrill, WI 54452 Date: April 8, 2025 Time: 11:30 AM If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Foto News a newspaper published in Lincoln County, State of Wisconsin. Published: 2/20/25, 2/27/25 & 3/6/25 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WAUSHARA COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2024PR65 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNNE T. DARNER PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 07/25/1941 and date of death 07/16/2024, was domiciled in Waushara County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W5758 S. Gilbert Lake Road, Wild Rose, WI 54984. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 04/25/2025. 5. A claim may be filed at the Waushara County Courthouse, 380 S. Townline Road, Wautoma, Wisconsin, Room 2041. DATE SIGNED: January 31, 2025 Electronically signed by Karen Mastricola Probate Registrar Attorney Ryan M. Plisch PO Box 1276 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1276 Telephone 920-922-0470 Bar Number 1079761 #6 - 7 - 8* WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WAUSHARA COUNTY Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 25CV26 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Kaylee Lillian Tessaro By (Petitioner) Kaylee Lillian Tessaro NOTICE IS GIVEN: A Petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Kaylee Lillian Tessaro To: Kale Lillian Tessaro Birth Certificate: Kaylee Lillian Tessaro IT IS ORDERED: This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Waushara County, State of Wisconsin Judge's Name: Hon. Guy Dutcher Place: Waushara County Government Center 380 S. Townline Rd., Wautoma, WI 54982 Date: March 20, 2025 Time: 9:15 AM If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-787-0441 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Waushara Argus, a newspaper published in Waushara County, State of Wisconsin. #8 - 9 - 10* WNAXLP

BY THE COURT DATE SIGNED: January 30, 2025 Electronically signed by Becky S. Bye r Probate Registrar STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Kevin M. Delp Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 2025-IN-11 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 8, 1986 and date of death December 12, 2024, was domiciled in Lincoln County, State of WI, with a mailing address of 500 S. Alexander St., Merrill, WI 54452. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent's estate is May 16, 2025. 5. A claim may be filed at the Lincoln County Courthouse, Merrill, Wisconsin, Probate Office. Peter Delp N1080 Fairview Rd., Merrill, WI 54452 715-536-2012 Published February 6, 13 & 20, 2025 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DANE COUNTY In RE the Marriage of: KATIE NICOLE WYDRA 4365 Eagle Ridge Lane #2 Windsor, WI 53598, Petitioner, -and- BENJAMIN ROBERT WYDRA N3451 State Road 110 Weyauwega, WI 54983 Respondent. Case No.: Case Code No. 40101 SUMMONS FOR DIVORCE THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To: Benjamin Robert Wydra, the person named above as respondent: You are hereby notified that your spouse has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Petition, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 20 days of receiving this Summons, you must respond with a written response, as that term is used in chapter 802, of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Petition. The court may reject or disregard a response that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The response must be sent or delivered to the following offices: Clerk of Courts 215 S Hamilton St. Madison, WI 53703 and to: Annabelle Vang, the Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is: Kowalski, Wilson and Vang, LLC 725 Heartland Trail, Suite 100 Madison, WI 53717 (608) 709-5000 annabelle@kwvfamilylaw.com It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper response within 20 days, the court may grant judgment against you, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You are notified of the availability of information set forth in sec. 767.105, of the Wisconsin Statutes, from the Family Court Commissioner, which provides as follows: 767.105 Information from Family Court Commissioner. (2) Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a) The Family Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action. 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying and enforcing child support awards or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b) The Family Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action. You are notified that if the parties to the action have minor children, violation of the following criminal statute is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment as set forth in sec. 948.31, Wis. Stats. 948.31 Interference with custody by parent or others. (1)(a) In this subsection, “legal custodian of a child” means: 1. A parent or other person having legal custody of the child under an order or judgment in an action for divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, paternity, guardianship, or habeas corpus. 2. The department of health and social services or the department of corrections or any person, county department under sec. 46.215, 46.22 or 46.23 or licensed child welfare agency, if custody of the child has been transferred under ch. 48 or 138 to that department, person or agency. (b) Except as provided under ch. 48 and 938, whoever intentionally causes a child to leave, takes a child away or withholds a child for more than 12 hours beyond the court-approved period of physical placement or visitation period from a legal custodian with intent to deprive the custodian of his or her custody rights without the consent of the custodian is guilty of Class F felony. This paragraph is not applicable if the court has entered an order authorizing the person to so take or withhold the child. The fact that joint legal custody has been awarded to both parents by a court does not preclude a court from finding that one parent has committed a violation of this paragraph. (2) Whoever causes a child to leave, takes a child away or withholds a child for more than 12 hours from the child’s parents or, in the case of non-marital child whose parents do not subsequently intermarry under sec. 767.803, from the child’s mother or, if he has been granted legal custody, the child’s father, without the consent of the parents, the mother or the father with legal custody, is guilty of Class I felony. This subsection is not applicable if legal custody has been granted by court order to the person taking or withholding the child. (3) Any parent, or any person acting pursuant to directions from the parent, who does any of the following is guilty of a Class F felony: (a) Intentionally conceals a child from the child’s other parent. (b) After being served with process in an action affecting the family but prior to the issuance of a temporary or final order determining child custody rights, takes the child or causes the child to leave with intent to deprive the other parent of physical custody as defined in s. 822.02(9). (c) After issuance of a temporary or final order specifying joint legal custody rights and periods of physical placement, takes a child from or causes a child to leave the other parent in violation of the order or withholds a child for more than 12 hours beyond the court-approved period of physical placement or visitation period. (4) (a) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for violation of this section if the action: 1. Is taken by a parent or by a person authorized by a parent to protect his or her child in a situation in which the parent or authorized by a parent to protect his or her child in a situation in which the parent or authorized person reasonably believes that there is a threat of physical harm or sexual assault to the child; 2. Is taken by a parent fleeing in a situation in which the parent reasonably believes that there is a threat of physical harm or sexual assault to himself or herself; 3. Is consented to by the other parent or any other person or agency having legal custody of the child; or 4. Is otherwise authorized by law. (b) A defendant who raises an affirmative defense has the burden of proving the defense by a preponderance of the evidence. (5) The venue of an action under this section is prescribed in s. 971.19(8). (6) In addition to any other penalties provided for violation of this section, a court may order a violator to pay restitution, regardless of whether the violator is placed on probation under s. 973.09, to provide reimbursement for any reasonable expenses incurred by any person or any governmental entity in locating and returning the child. Any such amounts paid by the violator shall be paid to the person or governmental entity which incurred the expense on a prorated basis. Upon the application of any interested party, the court shall hold an evidentiary hearing to determine the amount of reasonable expenses. Dated: January 8, 2025 KOWALSKI, WILSON & VANG, LLC Attorneys for Katie Nicole Wydra By: Annabelle Vang State Bar No. 1097342 Kowalski Wilson and Vang, LLC 725 Heartland Trail, Suite 100 Madison, WI 53717 (608) 709-5000 annabelle@kwvfamilylaw.com Publish Feb. 6, 13 & 20, 2025 WNAXLP

Advertisement for Electronic Bids For Construction at Merrill Municipal Airport Merrill, Wisconsin Project no. RRL1004 (AIP-14) THIS PROJECT WILL BE ELECTRONICALLY BID. Paper bids will NOT be accepted or allowed. Sealed ELECTRONIC proposals for the work described herein will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, March 6th, 2025, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, on behalf of the Secretary, authorized agent for City of Merrill, in accordance with Wis. Stat. §114.32(3). Bids will be unsealed (electronically opened) as provided above and will be publicly read. The bid opening will be broadcast live via Teams. The correct meeting and call-in information for the bid opening is: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 273 385 397 96 Passcode: tLjwfv Or Dial in by phone (audio only) +1 608-571-2209 United States, Madison Phone Conference ID: 186 780 348# Bid results will be posted as soon as practicable after the close of bids. The bid results will be posted to the Bureau of Aeronautics’ website and BidExpress.com here: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/aeronautics/airports/arpt-bidinfo.aspx https://bidexpress.com/businesses/51671/home Electronic Bid submittal: Bids must be submitted via the bidexpress.com bidding service. No paper bids will be accepted. Bids will not be accepted past the established deadline for the close of bids. Description of work: Base Bid: Construct Sponsor Owned Box Hangar Estimate of major quantities: Base Bid: Construct Box Hangar 1 LS. DBE Goal: N/A Contract Completion Time: 270 Calendar Days. Proposals: Proposal forms are included with the plans and specifications, and are subject to the provisions of Wis. Stat. §66.0901(7). Plans and specifications: Plans and specifications can be obtained free of charge and at the following site: https://bidexpress.com/businesses/51671/home Proposal ELECTRONIC Submittal: This contract is being electronically bid . The bid template within BidExpress.com platform established for the project includes all elements required to be submitted with the contract. Required fields are established within the template. Automatic checking of the bid proposal will identify if any required fields are missing and alert the bidder to complete the missing information prior to final submission. Submission of an incomplete bid will result in the bid not being opened, and/or rejected as non-responsive. Plan holder registration required: Plans and specifications are available to anyone after completing a simple registration. There is NO cost to obtain a registration. Registration is required to be recorded as a plan holder. Registered plan holders will be notified of important project information such as issuance of addendums or other critical information. Only the prime or general contractor selecting to submit a bid is required to obtain additional Digital ID credentials. Please contact BidExpress support for registration assistance at, Phone: (888)-352-2439 / Email: support@bidexpress.com. Bidder Digital ID Required: Firms who select to submit a bid MUST also obtain a free digital ID in addition to registering. Obtaining a digital ID is relatively quick, however it may take a couple of days to complete the process. Please request and obtain registration and digital ID’s as early as possible to not jeopardize your ability to submit a bid. There is NO cost to obtain a digital ID. Please contact BidExpress support for Digital ID assistance at, Phone: (888)-352-2439 / Email: support@bidexpress.com. Proposal guaranty: A bid security in the amount of 5% of the total amount of the bid is required for the contract. Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certificate of annual bid bond, a certified check, bank's draft, bank's check, or postal money order made payable to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary for 5% of the total amount bid. The electronic template will allow the following options for meeting the proposal guaranty. E-Verify bid bond (Surety2000 & SurePath), uploading a copy of the bid bond or certificate of annual bid bond, certified check, bank draft, or money order. Any bid security, other than a E-verified bond or certificate of annual bid bond is provided, the department will require that the apparent two lowest bidders to mail or hand-deliver the original bond, certified check, bank draft, or money order to the Bureau of Aeronautics by close of business two business days following the close of bids and must be received by the Bureau of Aeronautics no later than 5 days from the posting of the bid results. Qualification of bidders: IMPORTANT: A paper hard copy prequalification is required to be submitted PRIOR to the bid opening . The proper prequalification form must be sent to the DOT to establish prequalification and remain valid prior to the deadline for prequalification indicated below. Prequalification’s submitted after the deadline will be processed but a bid from that firm will not be opened for any project where the deadline has been exceeded. The following prequalification is required for this contract: TWO prequalification methods are acceptable for this project. EITHER Bureau of Aeronautics "Statement of Bidder's Qualifications and Experience" (AKA: “Short form”) will apply. OR the Bureau of Project Development "Prequalification Statement" (AKA: “Highways”). If your firm does not already hold a valid WisDOT highways prequalification and you do not expect to bid WisDOT highways projects in the future, please complete the simplified Bureau of Aeronautics “short form”. Bid proposals will be opened only from those firms that have established their qualifications for the work being bid upon. If a prospective bidder has previously submitted hold a current and valid (not expired or revoked), proper statement and received prior approval from the department, a re-submittal for this project is not required. Any prospective bidder who has not previously established their qualifications must file a pre-qualification statement on the proper forms and be received by the department no later than 12:00 noon, local time, Friday, February 28th, 2025. Only prime or general contractors submitting the bid need to be prequalified; subcontractors do not need to be prequalified. The qualification statement is a sworn statement and consist of information relating to financial ability, equipment, and experience in the work prescribed in this proposal. The statement shall be in writing on the proper standard form furnished by the department. The department will evaluate the statement and determine acceptability prior to bid acceptance. Failure to establish prequalification as stipulated will result in the bid not being opened and/or rejected. Federal Requirements: This project is federally funded and federal provisions and requirements apply. Federal provisions made part of, but not limited to this contract include: Buy American Preference, Federal Tax Certification, Foreign Trade Restriction, Davis Bacon, Affirmative Action, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension, Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace. Hours of labor and minimum wage rates: Pursuant to regulations provided by applicable federal and/or state laws, the hours of labor and minimum wage rates are set forth in the proposal. Affirmative action: The department hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. Affidavit of non-collusion: A required affidavit of non-collusion will be incorporated as part of the proposal for each prospective bidder. Failure to complete and sign the sworn statement makes the bid non-responsive and ineligible for award consideration. By completing the electronic signature and submitting the proposal, each bidder by or on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid, certifies that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. This sworn statement shall be executed and sworn to by the bidder before a person who is authorized by the laws of the state to administer oaths. Pre-bid conference: A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at the airport terminal, Merrill Municipal Airport. The purpose of this meeting will be to familiarize all concerned persons with the project and conditions at the airport. Information for attending virtually is as follows: Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 277 276 277 431 Passcode: 5vb3yw7E Dial in by phone +1 323-792-6072,,399346223# United States, Los Angeles Find a local number Phone conference ID: 399 346 223# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN For further information, contact Karl Kemper at 715-551-5507, email kkemper@becherhoppe.com City of Merrill, Wisconsin Represented by Kristina Boardman, Secretary Department of Transportation Sponsor's Authorized Agent KRK/bmp 518Edeve.dot/r.10/18/2024 Published February 13 & 20, 2025 WNAXLP