Summary
The Universities of Wisconsin Office of Procurement has posted a Request for Bids (RFB) for the construction of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (ShopUW+ Event Number 2026-UWMSN-01198-RFB). The work generally includes construction of a single-story visitor and education center of approximately 7,500 square feet, including associated site work, utilities, and landscaping, with the building housing exhibits, classrooms, restrooms, and support spaces. The project is targeting Petal certification under the Living Building Challenge, with an estimated construction cost between $7,000,000 and $8,000,000, and a virtual pre-bid meeting was scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT.