Demolition, site work and addition to a clubhouse / community center in McGregor, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the addition of a 2,400-square-foot clubhouse / community center; for the demolition of a clubhouse / community center; and for site work for a clubhouse / community center.

Project Narrative: The DII Head Start program is in need of a building expansion to meet the needs of their program. Work will include a 2,400 square foot building addition to the South of their existing space, and minor interior renovation of their existing space. Work in the existing space will include selective demolition and layout changes to the building floor plan. The Building addition will consist of a wood frame structure on traditional concrete footings and poured concrete foundation walls. Work will include interior and exterior finishes, including EIFS, standing seam metal roofing, flooring, acoustical ceilings, painting, casework, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and minimal site work will be included. 1. Refer to Busch Architects, Inc. Project 21-08. Project Manual including specifications and design drawings will be provided to bidding contractors. General Contractor to perform all construction activities as defined in the plans and specifications as identified by Busch Architects, Inc. for the DII Head Start / Child Care Expansion project. 2. Bids must be honored for 90 calendar days. 3. Anticipated project schedule is Late Spring - Early Summer 2022 to Winter 2022 for both phases of construction. 4. Contractor shall include 0.5% TERO tax fee in base bid. Contractor shall utilize FEDERAL Davis Bacon wage rates for construction of this project. Wage determination rates for Aitkin County will be provided in the first pre-bid addendum. 5. Refer to the project Bid Form for the listing of Bid Alternates. 6. Project is sales tax exempt. Awarded contractor will be provided with the tax exemption form. 7. Contractor to include an Owner contingency allowance in the base bid of $100,000.00. This allowance will be utilized by the Owner for changes to the project workscope. Contractor is limited to 10% markup on changes. Unused allowance will be credited back to the Owner at the end of the project. 8. Project Retainage is 10%. 9. The Head Start facility is an occupied facility and daily operations will continue during construction of the addition space. Continuous cleaning operations, temporary barricades and other measures will need to be taken to limit disruption to daily building operations during construction activities. Minimal parking and delivery restrictions will be required during construction. 10.Contractor shall be required to provide portable toilet facilities for work staff. 11.Design drawings include two construction phases. This bid will include both phases of work. The Labor Pool department will occupy and continue operations in the phase II area until Phase I is complete and ready for occupancy. Following the operations move, work may proceed in the phase II area to complete the project. Interested bidders shall contact Ryan Jendro - Project Manager at 320.630.5011 or at ryan.jendro@millelacsband.com to be included on the bidder list in the event that any addendums are issued for this project. Mobilization: 1. The Contractor shall be capable of mobilizing his equipment and crews within seven days of the receipt of Notice to Proceed. 2. Contractor shall submit building schedule to Owner at the time of contract signature by the Contractor. 3. Contractor shall provide means and methods for all building phases of construction. Bidding notes: 1. Submit signed proposal in lump sum (supply and install), not to exceed amount 2. All Contractors (including subcontractors) must comply with Commercial Davis Bacon wage requirements (Aitkin County). 3. All Contractors must provide the following along with their bid submittal: a. Completed and signed MLB Community Development Construction Bid Form b. A copy of Current MLB Vendor License (or a copy of the submitted application) c. A copy of Current Insurance Certificate d. Bid Bond (5%) e. A copy of Subcontractor/Material Supplier list f. A copy of Authorized Signature Sheet (submitted with first bid submittal) 4. All Contractors must comply with all Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe American Indian Employment requirements (see 18 MLBSA 5). Contact Lori Trail at (320) 532-4778.