Site work and renovation of a municipal facility in Duluth, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

Construct fiber optic interconnect along Lake Avenue from Railroad Street/Canal Park Drive to the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. This includes construction of fiber optic interconnect connections to existing signal cabinets and across the lift bridge to the lift bridge offices, tower cabinets, and pilot house. Questions pertaining to this project should be directed to: Chris Majerle, Network Administrator, 218-730-5112, cmajerle@duluthmn.gov Bid surety in an amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid. Electronic bid surety can be submitted using Surety 2000 or SuretyWave. For the duration of the City Hall closure to the public as a result of COVID-19, bid bonds may be emailed to purchasing@duluthmn.gov. The emailed bid bond must be received by purchasing office prior to the bid opening, and must be verifiable with the surety company. Any exceptions to submitting bid bonds other than via Bid Express or email must be arranged in advance with the Purchasing office. 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 90 days. 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. 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. Prevailing Wage - Not less than the minimum salaries and prevailing wages as set forth in the bid package must be paid on this project. 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. The City of Duluth reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any or all bids. Anticipated Start Date: October 26, 2020