“We have determined that until a negotiation of the contracts is completed, this information must remain confidential for competitive or bargaining purposes,” says DOA chief legal counsel Gregory Murray in a letter.

Sen. Fred Risser (D-Madison) and others have raised questions about the timetable for the Hill Farms redevelopment, one of the most expensive non-road projects in state history. While the redevelopment has been discussed for years, the RFP was released just weeks before the election, prompting critics to ponder the potential for backroom deals or campaign contributions from applicants.

As part of the redevelopment, the developer, selected by a special committee, would purchase the remaining undeveloped land at Hill Farms along with the existing 400,000 square foot Department of Transportation office building to be vacated.