Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Melrose, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The MEPUC reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the MEPUC. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to participate in the conference. To avoid large groups, tours of the plant will be scheduled by appointment, as requested, on January 4 and January 5. Major components of the Work include: new Preliminary Treatment Building consisting of influent screw pumps, static screens, and screenings handling; new Final Clarifier; rehabilitation of exiting final clarifier; new Final Clarifier Splitter Structure; new sludge return metering vault; replacement waste activated sludge pumps; digester access and piping modifications; influent sewer extension; site work; structural demolition and removal; and yard piping, Related electrical and mechanical work associated with the improvements. Minimum Contractor Qualifications for General Contractors: The Bidder, as a company, shall have experience as a general contractor for the successful construction of at least two mechanical municipal wastewater treatment plants within 5 years prior to the bid opening date. In addition, at least one of these projects shall have a minimum construction contract amount of $5,000,000 and a minimum treatment capacity of 1.0 million gallons per day (MGD). Submitted bids that do not meet the above minimum contractor qualifications will be cause for rejection. This Work shall be subject to minimum wages and labor standards in accordance with State and Federal prevailing wages.