Welcome to the City of Bayfield, Wisconsin!
"The Best Little Town in the Midwest"
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WINTER REGULATIONS are now in effect!

Important Utility Customer Notices

~ January 9, 2015 Notice to Customers: Cold Weather - Potential for Water Lines Freezing
~ December 15, 2014 new water rates go into effect. Customers will see the increase on their February Utility Bill.  Click here for new rates.

Election Information - City of Bayfield Residents
DATES: April 7, 2015 - Spring Election
POLLING LOCATION:  Bayfield City Hall, 125 So. 1st St. Bayfield, WI 
POLLING HOURS:  7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ABSENTEE VOTING: If you are interested in absentee voting, please go to:  myvote.wi.gov 
MARCH 23, 2014 - In person absentee voting begins @ City Hall.
                       
City Hall Office Hours:
  • Monday - Friday     8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Closed weekends and holidays.
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                    City of Bayfield Harbor Commission 
                      L.E. Dock Improvement Project
     The City of Bayfield Harbor Commission will receive design/build proposals for the L.E. Dock Improvements Project until February 2, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the City of Bayfield City Hall, 125 S. First Street, P.O. Box 1170, Bayfield, WI 54814.
     The existing L.E. Dock is located near the intersection of First Street and Wilson Avenue, adjacent to the Coast Guard Building.  Portions of the existing timber crib structure and wooden plank walk way are failing. The work under this project includes removal and replacement of approximately 120 LF of rock ballast/ timber crib structure and approximately 220 LF of wood plank decking.  Additional rock ballast should be provided as necessary to completely fill new dock structure.  Crib wall shall be supported and secured to existing bank as needed to ensure structural stability.  The design shall meet all applicable local, state and federal code requirements.
     Work also includes removal and replacement of 4 service pedestals and replacement of approximately 200 LF of electrical services between the pedestals and the breaker box.  New pedestals shall match existing pedestals at the City dock.  New electrical service and connection shall be completed by a licensed electrician.  After completion of structural and electrical improvements, a hot-mix asphalt patch of the adjacent pavement shall be provided.  Asphalt patch shall measure approximately 200’x8’, and shall consist of 2.5” thick asphalt surface course over 8” of new 1.25” Dense Graded Base.  Asphalt pavement shall be Type E-1 with PG 64-22 binder and 1/2” nominal size aggregate.  Paving operations shall conform to applicable sections of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Standard Specifications. 
     Bidders shall submit, in writing, a full proposal of the work to be completed, including, but not limited to the following:
  • Description of proposed demolition and removal process, including appropriate erosion control protection methods.
  • Design of new proposed rock and timber structure and wood decking components, including layouts and cross-sections.  Design should be sufficient to ensure a minimum 25-year service life of the timber structure.
  • Lump sum base bid with detailed breakdown of proposed construction costs.  Cost breakdown will serve as schedule of values for construction pay requests.  Lump sum bid shall include all costs required to complete the work, including erosion control efforts, temporary soil stabilization, material removal and disposal.
  • Proof of insurance, bid bonding and performance bonding.
  • Summary of qualifications to complete the proposed work.  Summary shall include descriptions and photographs of at least 3 completed projects of matching scope and with equal or greater construction cost.  Provide contact information of project owners to be used as reference.
  • Design alternatives may be included at the bidder’s discretion.  It is anticipated that the new structure will consist of rock and timber cribs with wood decking to match existing.  Design alternatives may be submitted for consideration, and should include all documentation required for base bid.
  • Summary of permits required to complete the work.  Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and meeting requirements of all necessary local, state and federal permits.
  • Proposed construction schedule.
  • 1-year unlimited warranty on all work completed under this contract.
  • Construction agreement for review and signature by the City of Bayfield.
     Please direct all questions to Tom Kovachevich, Public Works Director at (715) 779-5712 or citypublicworks@cityofbayfield.com.
     Bidders are encouraged to conduct a pre-proposal site visit to familiarize themselves with the existing conditions.  View the two videos below showing the cribs underwater.  Click here to print notice.
       City of Bayfield's Historic Streets Rennovation 
    Historic Bayfield Street Renovation CONTRACT 2‑2014
                                City of Bayfield, Wisconsin
                            FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT
The Work includes the reconstruction of three blocks of brick roadway on Broad Street and Second Street. Major components include 5,025 square yards of colored concrete pavement, 162 tons of asphalt pavement, 2,700 linear feet of curb and gutter, 15,000 square feet of concrete sidewalk, 26,700 square feet of vintage brick pavers, 120 linear feet of storm sewer, five storm sewer structures, 1,900 linear feet of electrical conduit, 14,500 linear feet of electrical wire, and 13 decorative street light units.

 2015 Catholic Hill Water Main Improvements
Project Description:  Replacement of aging and undersized water mains on Washington Avenue from First to Front Street, Rice Avenue from Second Street to STH 13, Sweeny Avenue from Second to STH 13, First Street from Rice Ave. to STH 13, and STH13 from Sweeny to Lynde Avenue.  This project is in the planning stages but we learned is eligible for funding through the SDWLP.  It is likely this project will move forward and be completed in 2015.  
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City of Bayfield ~ 125 South First Street ~ PO Box 1170 ~ Bayfield, WI 54814 ~ 715.779.5712
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