26-99430 5th Avenue West Down Drains

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	May 1, 2026
Due:	May 12, 2026
Agency:	City of Duluth
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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INVITATION TO BID

5TH AVE WEST DOWN DRAINS

BID NUMBER: 26-99430

BIDS DUE: TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 BY 2PM CT

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project scope includes the construction of a HDPE storm sewer pipe and

the reconstruction and addition of catch basins and manholes. The project is located on a steep

undeveloped portion of 5th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55802.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 29, 2026 or within eight Calendar days after the date of Notice to

Proceed, whichever is later.

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE: September 1, 2026

FINAL COMPLETION DATE: October 1, 2026

PRE-BID MEETING: A virtual pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM CT on Thursday, April 23, 2026 via

Teams. All interested bidders are encouraged to attend. The link to join can be found at

https://duluthmn.gov/purchasing/

QUESTIONS: Please submit any questions regarding this project via e-mail to nbruno@duluthmn.gov.

Responses will be issued as an addendum to this solicitation. Deadline to submit questions is Tuesday, May 5,

2026.

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

Forms in the BidExpress solicitation). Notice to Proceed will be issued once the agreement is fully executed.

Specifications 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 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 Tinubu 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 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 her designee will conduct a public bid opening immediately after the deadline for

receiving bids. Bidders may view the opening by going to the Purchasing web page

(https://www.duluthmn.gov/purchasing/bids-request-for-proposals/) 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 is a substantial 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

https://duluthmn.gov/purchasing/forms/.

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 included in this package.

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

that includes a PLA. The required form is included in the bid package, 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 signed exemption form when submitting Payment and Performance Bonds. This form may

found

at:

https://www.minnstate.edu/system/finance/facilities/design-

construction/pm_emanual/doc/DIV00%204547%20SDE%20Form%20Exhibit%20B%204-12-19.pdf

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

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