Renovation of a transportation facility in Lewistown, Montana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a transportation facility.

Pete Clausen and Sons, Inc., DBA: Clausen and Sons ( Clausen ) invites Bids from qualified and experienced companies ( Bidders ) the opportunity to submit Bids for the various bid packages for the Fergus County Council on Aging Transit Facility located at 307 West Watson St., Lewistown, MT 59457. This project is Federal Transit Administration Funded. Only substantive inquiries will receive a response. All substantive questions written in email format as outlined below will be responded to according to the guidelines contained herein. Responses will be in emailed in writing and will be provided to all prospective Bidders. Responses to questions or comments regarding this IFB provided by any other department, employee, or Clausen department other than the contact person set forth above shall not be considered valid and Clausen will not be bound by any such comments or responses. Inquiries received via telephone or orally in-person will not receive a response. All inquiries clarifications, requests for exceptions, deviations or equivalent products, or comments concerning this IFB are due on Friday, March 4, 2022, no later than 12:00 p.m. and shall be submitted in email writing to: Pete Clausen and Sons 2480 2nd St. W. Havre, MT 59501 Attn: Autumn Lineweaver autumn@clausenandsons.com Bidders responding to this IFB must submit the original and three (3) copies of their Bid in a sealed envelope or package clearly marked as follows: Pete Clausen and Sons, Inc. 2480 2nd St. W. Havre, MT 59501 NAME OF BIDDING SUBCONTRACTOR FERGUS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING TRANSIT FACILITY NUMBER & DESCRIPTION OF BID PACKAGE FOR WHICH YOU ARE SUBMITTING ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ALL ADDENDA The successful Bidder will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations. Pete Clausen and Sons, Inc. hereby notifies all prospective Bidders that Clausen will require each Bidder affirmatively demonstrate that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are afforded full opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in part or in whole under this IFB, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, gender, age, or national origin in consideration for an award. Clausen reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to accept all or any part of any Bid, to waive any informality or minor irregularities in any Bid received, to the extent permitted by law and where such action best serves the interest of Clausen and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bid received. Pete Clausen and Sons, Inc. is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its programs and/or services on the basis of race, color or national origin in accordance with FTA Circular 4704.1 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended ("Title VI"). In addition to Title VI, NTS also prohibits discrimination based on sex, age or disability. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination under Title VI can file a complaint with Clausen. For more information on our Civil Rights Program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact: Pete Clausen and Sons, Inc. 2480 2nd St. W. Havre, MT 59501 (406) 395-5400 You may also contact the Federal Coordination and Compliance Office, Civil Rights Division at the Title VI Hotline: 888-TITLE-06 (888-848-5306) or send a letter to: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Federal Coordination and Compliance Section, NWB 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530