24-99461 Park Point Storm Sewer Improvements (due 5/2)

Agency:	City of Duluth
State:	Minnesota
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Posted:	Apr 18, 2024
Due:	May 2, 2024
Solicitation No:	24-99461
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INVITATION TO BID

PARK POINT STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

BID NUMBER: 24-99461

BIDS DUE: May 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

STATE/CITY PROJECT NUMBER: 2147

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project scope includes providing connections between inplace building

sumps and City storm sewer.

ANTICIPATED START TIME: June 3, 2024

SUBTAINTIAL COMPLETION: 30 working days after start date

FINAL COMPLETION DATE: June 6, 2025

PRE-BID MEETING: There is no pre-bid meeting for this project.

QUESTIONS: Questions pertaining to this project should be directed to: Brad Scott, Project Engineer;

218-730-5025; bscott@duluthmn.gov .

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.

Bidders must review the 2019 edition of the City of Duluth Public Works/Utilities Department –

Engineering Division Standard Construction Specifications (available at

https://www.duluthmn.gov/engineering/standard-construction-specifications/) as these Specifications are

incorporated by reference.

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.

The contractor must take affirmative action to ensure that the employees and applicants for employment

are not discriminated against because of their race, color, creed, sex or national origin, and must meet the

affirmative action goals. Contractors are encouraged to subcontract with Disadvantaged Business

Enterprises when possible. Contractor will comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws

and regulations.

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 be 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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