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City of Milwaukee

841 N Broadway 5th FL, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3640
(414) 286-3309

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works has the greatest impact of any city department on daily life in Milwaukee.

We are responsible for the design, maintenance, and operation of streets, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, sewers, water mains, underground conduit, telecommunications services, traffic signals, and street lighting for the City of Milwaukee that covers more than 95 square miles; 221 city buildings, a fleet of over 1,500 vehicles, 476 acres of boulevards and green space, and 200,000 street trees.

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Upcoming Solicitations

Number Deadline
OFFICIAL NOTICE 73-1-2026
The general work requested is: 8” CONCRETE PAVEMENT, 8” CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH INTEGRAL CURB, VARIABLE THICKNESS ASPHALT, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, CONCRETE WALK, 7” CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, BASE AGGREGATE, CONCRETE TRAFFIC ISLANDS, ROADWAY FILLING, CATCH BASINS, STORM WATER DRAINS, PAVEMENT REMOVAL, ROADWAY CUTTING, CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL, CONCRETE SIDEWALK REMOVAL, SAWCUTTING, CATCH BASIN ABANDONMENT, SIGNAGE AND PAVEMENT MARKING REMOVAL, EPOXY AND COLD PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING, LIGHTING INSTALLATION, AND OTHER SITE RESTORATION, ETC. Located at: TD06884511 E. Pittsburg Av.- S. Water St. to S. 1st St. (TID 68) TD05684709 E. Menomonee St. - N. Jefferson St. to N. Milwaukee St. (TID 56) TD05684715 Kinnickinnic River Trail Connections (TID 56)
08/11/2026 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 74-1-2026
The general work requested is: CONSTRUCTION OF 7” CONCRETE ALLEY PAVEMENT, VARIABLE THICKNESS ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT, 7” CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, VARIABLE THICKNESS CONCRETE WALK AND/OR CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS, VARIABLE THICKNESS CRUSHED STONE BASE, PERMEABLE PAVERS, SEALING PAVEMENT JOINTS AND CRACKS, STONE BEDDING, SLURRY BACKFILL, CONCRETE AND OTHER REMOVALS, SEWER WORK, ETC.; Located at the following Alleys Bounded by (ABB): ST212160107 E. Bradford Ave., N. Prospect Ave., N. Stowell Ave., E. Webster Pl. ST212220116 W. Hopkins St., W. Townsend St., N. 22nd St., N. 23rd St. ST212220107 W. Greenfield Ave., W. Orchard St., S. 22nd St., S. 23rd St. ST212220118 W. Fond du Lac Ave., W. Meinecke St., W. Wright St., N. 22nd St., N. 23rd
08/12/2026 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 75-1-2026
The general work requested is: CONSTRUCTION OF 7” CONCRETE ALLEY PAVEMENT, VARIABLE THICKNESS ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT, 7” CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, VARIABLE THICKNESS CONCRETE WALK AND/OR CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS, VARIABLE THICKNESS CRUSHED STONE BASE, PERMEABLE PAVERS, SEALING PAVEMENT JOINTS AND CRACKS, STONE BEDDING, SLURRY BACKFILL, CONCRETE AND OTHER REMOVALS, SEWER WORK, ETC.; Located at the following Alleys Bounded by (ABB): ST212240109 W. Fiebrantz Ave., W. Hope Ave., N. 62nd St., N. 63rd St. ST212240104 W. Keefe Ave., W. Townsend St., N. 46th St., N. 47th St. ST212240102 W. Appleton Ave., W. Chapman Pl., W. Nash St., W. Potomac Ave.
08/13/2026 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 77-1-2026
60 HYDRANT ALTERATIONS, by qualified City of Milwaukee licensed and bonded contractors. Hydrant alterations will be at scattered locations throughout the Milwaukee Water Works Service area. Hydrant alterations may include, but are not limited to, the procurement of all permits, excavation, traffic control, erosion control, saw-cutting, removal of existing hydrant, restraint of existing hydrant branch, installation of new hydrant assembly, backfilling of the excavation(s), restoration of pavement, curb and gutter, and walk, and final cleanup of the work site. Aggregate slurry backfill shall be required for all excavations. Aggregate slurry backfill shall be as specified in 4.6.6 of the Water Main Installation Specifications. In paved areas, the slurry must be placed to the pavement subgrade. In grass areas, slurry must be placed to 6” below the finished grade and topsoil must be placed to the surface. Includes any necessary hydroexcavation. Temporary and permanent restoration requirements will be at the discretion of MWW. All work shall be in compliance with the City of Milwaukee Rules and Regulations Governing Water Service, the City of Milwaukee Water Service Piping Specifications, and the City of Milwaukee Special Provisions for Lead Service Line Replacement. Prices from all bidders will be kept on file. If the successful bidder fails to fulfill the contract requirements, an agreement with a secondary contractor may be pursued for work at specific emergency locations.
08/19/2026 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 38-1-2026
This project consists of dismantling the processing equipment from the tip floor and processing floor within a fire damaged building. The building and equipment have fire damage throughout. Any hazardous material will need to be removed and disposed of according to state and federal regulations. All furniture must be removed and disposed of and the entire space swept free of debris.
08/21/2026 03:30 PM UTC
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Closed Solicitations

Number Deadline
OFFICIAL NOTICE 35-1-2025
LS-38: LINCOLN ELECTRICAL UPGRADES PROJECT ELECTRICAL WORK TO REPLACE MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR LINE-UP, AUTOMATION CONTROLS CABINET, AND RESTROOM RELOCATION AT THE MILWAUKEE WATER WORKS (MWW) LINCOLN STATION
05/13/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 45-1-2025
The general work requested is: CONSTRUCTION OF, VARIABLE THICKNESS ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT, VARIABLE THICKNESS CONCRETE BASE, 6” CONCRETE BASE, PAVEMENT GRINDING, 7” CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, 5” CONCRETE WALKS, PAVEMENT GRINDING, REPAIR PAVEMENT JOINTS AND CRACKS, CRACKING AND SEATING CONCRETE PAVEMENT, INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT AND OTHER ELECTRICAL APPURTENANCE, GRAVEL FILLING, CONCRETE REMOVALS, PAVEMENT MARKINGS, SEWER WORK, WATER WORK, ETC.; TD08584031 – West Pierce Street - South 6th Street to South 9th Street West Virginia Street - South 6th Street to South 9th Street TD09484011 – South 5th Place - South Chase Avenue to West Burnham Street South 6th Street - West Hayes Avenue to South Chase Avenue West Maple Street - South 2nd Street to South 4th Street
05/06/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 25-1-2025
SANITARY, STORM, AND COMBINED SEWER MAIN RELAY & SANITARY SEWER MAIN LINING & MANHOLE REPAIR AND LINING N. 34th St. - W. Clybourn St. to 250’ S. of W. Clybourn St. N. 36th St. – W. Michigan St. to W. Wisconsin Ave. N. 59th St. – W. Vine St. to 460’+/- N. of W. Vine St. E. Brown St. – 140’+/- W. of N. Hubbard St. to N. Hubbard St. W. Michigan St. – N. 36th St. to 145’+/- E. of N. 39th St.
04/30/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 25-2-2025
2025 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE INSPECTION
04/30/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 18-1-2025
The general work requested is: CONSTRUCTION OF, VARIABLE THICKNESS ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT, VARIABLE THICKNESS CONCRETE BASE, 6” CONCRETE BASE, PAVEMENT GRINDING, 7” CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, 5” CONCRETE WALKS, PAVEMENT GRINDING, REPAIR PAVEMENT JOINTS AND CRACKS, CRACKING AND SEATING CONCRETE PAVEMENT, INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT, FIBERGLASS/POLYMER CONCRETE PULL BOXES, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL APPURTENANCE, GRAVEL FILLING, CONCRETE REMOVALS, PAVEMENT MARKING, SEWER WORK, WATER WORK, TREE CLEARING & GRUBBING, ETC.; ST211220209 – North 30th Street – West Atkinson Avenue to West Hampton Avenue ST211210219 – West Gertrude Drive – West Stark Street to West Grantosa Drive
04/29/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 53-1-2025
GROUNDS-KEEPING SERVICES. The work shall include, but not be limited to, the furnishing of all labor, materials, supervision, equipment and services as may be necessary or requested to perform approximately twenty-six (26) landscape maintenance cycles per year (season) on property owned by the Milwaukee Water Works, hereinafter referred to as “MWW”. 1.0.2 The work shall consist of: landscape maintenance, clean-up service in the spring and fall, and specialized services.
04/28/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 53-2-2025
GROUNDS-KEEPING SERVICES. The work shall include, but not be limited to, the furnishing of all labor, materials, supervision, equipment and services as may be necessary or requested to perform approximately twenty-six (26) landscape maintenance cycles per year (season) on property owned by the Milwaukee Water Works, hereinafter referred to as “MWW”. 1.0.2 The work shall consist of: landscape maintenance, clean-up service in the spring and fall, and specialized services.
04/28/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 1-1-2025
Street Lighting LED upgrade CRP AREA B: E/W Juneau Ave. to E/W Oklahoma Ave, Lake Michigan to West City Limit
04/25/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 44-1-2025
The general work requested is: CONSTRUCTION OF, VARIABLE THICKNESS ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT, VARIABLE THICKNESS CONCRETE BASE, 9 CONCRETE PAVEMENT, PAVEMENT GRINDING, 7” CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, 5” CONCRETE WALKS, INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT AND OTHER ELECTRICAL APPURTENANCE, GRAVEL FILLING, CONCRETE REMOVALS, PAVEMENT MARKING, SEWER WORK, WATER WORK, CUC ADJUSTMENTS, ETC.; Located At: ST216250102 – In West Burleigh Street – West Hopkins Street to North Sherman Boulevard
04/22/2025 03:30 PM UTC
OFFICIAL NOTICE 11-1-2025
CONSTRUCTION OF VARIABLE THICKNESS ASPHALTHIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT, PAVEMENT GRINDING, PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING, MANHOLE\INLET ADJUSTMENTS, CUC ADJUSTMENTS, ETC.; Located at: ST216250106 – Official Notice No. 11-1-2025 The “High Impact” asphalt paving project locations are as follows: South 5th Place – A Point South of West Plainfield Avenue to West Howard Avenue South 15th Place – West Oklahoma Avenue to point north of West Dakota Street South 21st Street – West Forest Home Avenue to West Grant Street South 22nd Street – West Carpenter Avenue to West Layton Avenue South 33rd Street – West Lakefield Drive to West Oklahoma Avenue West Arthur Avenue – South 13th Street to South 16th Street South Austin Street – East Armour Avenue to East Norwich Avenue West Becher Street – South Muskego Avenue to South 24th Street West Bruce Street – South 12th Street to West Reynolds Place West Euclid Avenue – South 39th Street to South 43rd Street West Halsey Avenue – South 18th Street to South 20th Street East Howard Avenue – East City Limits to South Clement Avenue South Linebarger Trail – South Kinnickinnic Avenue to East Iron Street South Logan Avenue – East Conway Street to East Lincoln Avenue West Pierce Street – South 16th Street to West Reynolds Street South Superior Street – East Russell Avenue to East Conway Street West Waterford Avenue – A Point 200’ +/- East of South 5th Street to South 5th Place
04/17/2025 03:30 PM UTC
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