As of 12/20/2021
This project has not been awarded. The bids were higher than budgeted and Source does not know if they will be awarding or not Please submit any questions regarding this project via e-mail to purchasing@duluthmn.gov. Responses will be issued as an addendum to this solicitation. The selected contractor will be issued a construction contract (draft included in the Standard City Contracting Forms in the portal solicitation). Notice to Proceed will be issued once the agreement is fully executed. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the City of Duluth, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the total bid must be submitted by the bid deadline. 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. Please note that the following requirementsalso apply to thisproject, and any additionalrequired documentsmust 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 SingleLimit 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 outof-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 portal. 6. Prevailing Wage - Not less than the minimum salaries and prevailing wages as set forth in the contract documentsmust be paid on this project. The City of Duluth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity lawsandregulations. 1. All Existing Armor Stone to remain in place; this stone will be supplemented with New Stone Fill.
2. The New Stone Fill is required to fill voids present in the existing armor stone that may pose a hazard to the public. New stone fill shall close any voids that could be occupied or create a fall hazard to the public.
3. This section covers stone quality, size, color, quality control, and quality assurance as they relate to the production of all stone.
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