INVITATION TO BID
Separate sealed bids for the construction of LANDON’S INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AND PHASE II PARKING LOT POLY VISTA PARK will be received by the City of Billings City Clerk, 210 N. 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101 or P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and then publicly opened and read aloud via Facebook Live on the City’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Billings-MT-City-Government
- 74352842013/. No hand delivered bids will be accepted. Bid tabulations will be posted for public viewing after the bids have been opened.
The project consists of a base bid and 1 additive alternates:
Base Bid scope includes: Site demo, Mass grading, Site utilities modification, Parking lot construction, Retaining wall construction, Sidewalks, Irrigation expansion, Planting and Seeding in Poly Vista Park in Billings Montana.
Additive Alternate 1 scope includes: Parking lot planting - trees, shrubs, perennials and associated irrigation.
The contract documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be examined or obtained at the office of Land Design Inc., 1670 South 48th Street West, Billings, MT 59106 in accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions To Bidders. Required deposit is $100.00 per set, which is not refundable. Per article 13.13 of the City of Billings Standard Modifications to the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications Sixth Edition - Instructions to Bidders, “Bidders must be on the official plan holders list and must purchase contract documents.” Please call ahead to arrange a pickup time (406) 655-3550. Provide 2 hours advance notice minimum.
In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: Billings Builders Exchange, 2050 Broadwater Avenue, Suite A, Billings, MT 59102.
There will be a Pre-Bid Conference on-site in the parking lot of Poly Vista Park in Billings, MT at 2:00 pm on January 10, 2024. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend.
CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’S subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Yellowstone (County) and the state of Montana. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the CITY OF BILLINGS, MT, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the
total amount of the bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 2:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday January 23rd, 2024.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER.
The City of Billings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published on December 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2023.
