Resolution to Award a Contract for Equestrian Campground Improvements at White Mound County Park

White Mound County Park has an area that is designated as an equestrian campground and day use parking for equestrian trail users. In 2021, an inspection conducted by the Public Health Department found that the campground did not meet the standards required under ATCP 79 (campground code). The Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department (LRE) was required to close the facility, until such time as the campground could be brought into compliance with code requirements

As part of the Master Plan process for White Mound County Park, public sentiment was to pursue updates to the equestrian campground. As part of the LRE budget, $290,700 of ARPA funds were included for the design, engineering and reconstruction of the area.

Parkitecture + Planning, LLC was contracted to design and engineer the improvements. The project was released for bids, with ___ bids received by the deadline and evaluated against the criteria in the Request for Bids. A complete list of bids received is attached as Exhibit A.

To reduce the financial impact, LRE staff will complete some of the improvements, which includes installation of highlines, signs, campsite markers, fire rings and picnic tables, contracting a well driller, assembly and installation of a mechanical building, construction of an enclosure fence and site restoration.