26-99376 - Hawk Ridge Trail Accessibility UpgradeAddendum No. 3

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Apr 11, 2026
Due:	Apr 16, 2026
Agency:	City of Duluth
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	15 - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
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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

Hawk Ridge Trail Accessibility Upgrade

BID NUMBER: 26-99376

BIDS DUE: TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 AT 2:00PM CT

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The City of Duluth is seeking a contractor to construct accessible trails and adjacent site improvements at

Hawk Ridge Observatory, located at 3980 E Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN 55804. Construction of these

improvements includes but is not limited to safety/access control/project fencing, erosion control measures,

vegetation protection fencing, protection of existing utilities, removals, site grading and preparation, trail

improvements, providing and installing boardwalks, restoration of all disturbed areas, removal of erosion

control measures and fencing following site stabilization and approval by Owner.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 1, 2026

FINAL COMPLETION DATE: August 15, 2026

PRE-BID MEETING:

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 8 AM CT, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in the Property and Facilities Management

Conference Room at 1532 W Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55806. All interested bidders are encouraged to

attend. A virtual option is available at https://duluthmn.gov/purchasing/bids-request-for-proposals/

SITE TOURS:

Site tours of the project location are available upon request during the week of April 6, 2026 through April 10,

2026. Site tours must be scheduled in advance and time slots are available for reserve the week prior

(March 30 – April 3). Email kandringa@duluthmn.gov with company name and 2-3 time/dates that work to

ensure availability.

QUESTIONS:

Please submit any questions and substitutions regarding this project via e-mail to

Purchasing@duluthmn.gov. Responses will be issued as an addendum to this solicitation. Deadline

to submit questions and substitutions is Thursday, April 9, 2026 by 4:00 PM CT.

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.

The City of Duluth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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.

26-99376 - Hawk Ridge Trail Accessibility UpgradeAddendum No. 3

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