City of Wausau Facilities Condition Assessment & Feasibility Study for the Wausau Area Transit System

The City of Wausau and The Wausau Area Transit System (WATS), d.b.a. Metro Ride, are requesting proposals to complete a site condition assessment and feasibility study to assess whether the existing transit garage at 420 Plumer Street can support future needs of Metro Ride and be modernized to support a battery-electric fleet. The current facility serves 25 full sized buses, 5 paratransit buses, and space for all Metro Ride office and administrative staff. Modernization of the existing facility needs to be analyzed for cost against investment in constructing a new facility. The project consists of an analysis of the existing facility, a survey of alternate sites and consideration of environmental and other practical factors, such as the availability of electrical infrastructure at each location. Questions on the bid should be addressed to Ron Schuenke, Transit Director 715-261-6565 or Ronald.Schuenke@wausauwi.gov Last date to submit questions is 12/19/2025