2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR NORTH FOURTH STREET IMPROVEMENTS (CHATHAM ST. TO SKARO ST.)

2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR NORTH FOURTH STREET IMPROVEMENTS (CHATHAM ST. TO SKARO ST.)

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS:  Sealed proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com and at the Office of the City Administrator, City of Saint Peter, 227 South Front Street, Saint Peter, MN 56082 until 10:00 am on April 23, 2026, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read virtually through Microsoft Teams. Please use the link below or call-in number/Meeting ID to see and/or hear the bid opening results:

1. Microsoft Team Link: https://bit.ly/4bdR0iY
2. Call:  1-612-428-8778 / Meeting ID:  230 791 351 825 07 with Passcode: av62F2wN

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  The work includes the construction of approximately:

together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications.

COMPLETION OF WORK:   All work under the Contract must be substantially complete by October 31, 2026, with final completion by May 7, 2027. No work can begin prior to August 17, 2026. Substantial completion is defined as the completion of all work except crosswalk striping. Crosswalk striping shall be completed by the final completion date.

PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION:  The plan holders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com. Any addendums may also be distributed by mail, fax, or email.

TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS:  Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com.  You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #10127662 on the website’s Project Search page.  Documents may be downloaded for $50.00.  Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.  An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a non-refundable price of $100.00 per set, which includes applicable sales tax and shipping.  Please make your check payable to Bolton & Menk, Inc. and send it to 1960 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN 56001, (507) 625-4171.

BID SUBMITTAL:  A Bid shall be submitted no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid.  For this project, the Owner will be accepting both paper bids and online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid form, download the project documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR: All prospective contractors must comply with the minimum criteria for a “responsible contractor” as defined in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 3. A false statement under oath verifying compliance with any of the minimum criteria will make the contractor ineligible for the project and may result in contract termination.

BID SECURITY: A certified check or proposal bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Saint Peter shall accompany each bid.

OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED:  The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.

Published:

QuestCDN: March 30, 2026

St. Peter Herald: April 2, 2026

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