26-99313 2026 Citywide Utility Patch and Sidewalk Addendum No. 2

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Mar 26, 2026
Due:	Mar 31, 2026
Agency:	City of Duluth
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	20 - Ship and Marine Equipment
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Purchasing Division, Finance Department

218-730-5340 | purchasing@duluthmn.gov

Room 120 | 411 West First Street | Duluth, Minnesota 55802

www.duluthmn.gov

INVITATION TO BID

2026 Citywide Patch and Sidewalk

BID NUMBER: 26-99313

BIDS DUE: TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Duluth is looking for Bituminous, brick, concrete and pavement restoration

and/or replacement at 45 sites due to prior city utility repairs. Work includes installation of new sidewalk, and

sidewalk replacement along various city streets due to tree removals and sidewalk improvements for

individual owners within city right-of-way, all at various locations throughout the city. The work includes the

removal and installation of fencing at Arrowhead Road and Columbus Avenue, and rail crossing restoration at

Fremont Street. Other work includes adjustment of existing electrical hand holes and utility castings.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 1, 2026

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE: September 1, 2026

FINAL COMPLETION DATE: November 10, 2026

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this project should be directed to: Cindy Voigt, City Engineer at 730-5071 or

Paul Wictor, Senior Engineering Technician at 730-5085 (O) or 390-8431 (C).

The selected contractor will be issued a construction contract (draft included in the Standard City Contracting

Forms in the Bid Express solicitation as well as the City’s Forms & Contracts page. Notice to Proceed will be

issued once the agreement is fully executed.

Specification may be viewed and downloaded at no cost at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders must create a free

account with Bid Express®; and login to search for city projects (search by City of Duluth or the bid number).

Bid Express® does charge a nominal fee for bid submission. More information can be found at

https://www.infotechinc.com/bidding.

Proposal forms, contract documents, plans and specifications may also be on file at the following offices:

Minnesota Builder’s Exchange and Builder’s Exchange of Wisconsin.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express® at www.bidexpress.com. Bid surety in the amount

of 5% of the total bid must be submitted with each bid. Bid bonds may be submitted electronically, either

through Surety2000 or Tinbu within the Bid Express solicitation or emailed to purchasing@duluthmn.gov.

Paper bid bonds, certified checks or bank drafts payable to the City of Duluth may be mailed or dropped off at

The City of Duluth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City Hall, 411 W. 1st Street, Room 120, Duluth, MN 55802. Regardless of the method of submission, bid surety

must be received by Purchasing prior to the bid opening.

The City Purchasing Agent or their designee will conduct a public bid opening immediately after the deadline

for receiving bids. Bidders may view the opening by going to the City’s Bids & Requests for Proposals page and

selecting the appropriate link.

No alternatives to the specification will be considered unless specifically requested. Erasures or other changes

to the bid must be initialed and dated, however no special conditions shall be made or included in the bid

form by the bidder.

The City of Duluth reserves the right to split the award where there are savings to the City, to waive informalities and to

reject any and all bids. Price may not be the only consideration for bid award. Bids must be firm for a minimum of 60

days.

Responsible Contractor Form A-2, Additional Subcontractors List - Contractors must complete the Responsible

Contractor Form and Attachment A-1 within BidExpress as part of their bid submission. The awarded contractor is also

required to complete and submit Responsible Contractor Form A-2 whenever additional subcontractors are added to the

project. This form can be found in the Standard Contract Documents section of the BidExpress solicitation and as part of

the Responsible Contractor Form found at the City’s Forms & Contract’s page.

Please note that the following requirements also apply to this project, and any additional required documents must

be submitted prior to award/contract execution.

1. Insurance – Contractor must provide proof of Public Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance with limits not less

than $1,500,000 Single Limit prior to the commencement of work. The City of Duluth must be named as an additional

insured. Please refer to the draft Contract, Section 8.

2. Performance & Payment Bonds – The awarded contractor will be required to submit performance and payments

bonds in the full amount of the project cost prior to award.

3. Project Labor Agreement (PLA) - A PLA will be required for any bid that is over or could virtually go over $150,000.

A copy of the City standard PLA is found at the City’s Forms & Contract’s page.

4. Community Benefits Provisions - A Community Benefits Best Efforts Plan will be required for any project that

includes a PLA. The required form is found at the City’s Forms & Contract’s page as well as a link to additional

community benefits information, including the program specifications and a process flowchart.

5. Out of State Contractor - Unless a State of Minnesota Certificate of Exemption is provided, any out-of-state bidder

receiving a bid award will have 8% retained from invoice payments on any contracts over $50,000. Submit a signed copy

of the Exemption from Surety Deposits for Non-Minnesota Contractors form when submitting Payment and Performance

Bonds.

6. Prevailing Wage - Not less than the minimum salaries and prevailing wages as set forth in the contract

documents must be paid on this project.

The City of Duluth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Equal Employment

Opportunity laws and regulations.

CITY OF DULUTH

Patrice Stalvig

Purchasing Agent

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.