Design-Build

Blatnik Bridge Project

SP 6981-26, Letting Summer 2026

Purpose

MnDOT has decided to use a design-build delivery method to design and construct the Blatnik Bridge replacement project. The design-build project will encompass the approach work in both states and the main bridge replacement.

The project being developed will replace the structure to current standards, add bike and pedestrian facilities and improve traffic operations. In addition, there will likely be one or more early, traditional design-bid-build contracts in preparation for the primary design-build contract. MnDOT and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will share the cost of this project and jointly secured federal funding grants to match state funds allocated to the project.

Procurement schedule

• Request for Letters of Interest: February 8, 2024
• RFQ: Summer/Fall 2025
• RFP: Winter 2025-26
• Letting: Summer 2026
• Major Construction Start: Spring 2027

Information

• Project Sharepoint Site
• Public Project Information Page
  

Oversight

• Design and construction post-letting oversight will utilize consultant contracts