Renovation of a municipal facility in Duluth, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

As of 07/28/2022 Construction is anticipated to start in September. Renovation of City Hall HVAC Systems and other impacted systems, including but not limited to ceilings, shafts, floor and wall openings, and electrical infrastructure. Bid surety in the amount of 5% of the total bid must be submitted with each bid. 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 Please submit any questions regarding this project via e-mail to purchasing@duluthmn.gov. Responses will be issued as an addendum to this solicitation. Deadline to submit questions is June 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM central time. Answers issued June 27 in an addenedum. 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. 1. Insurance - Contractor must provide proof of Public Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance with limits not less than $1,500,000 Single Limit 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 award 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. 6. Prevailing Wage - Not less than the minimum salaries and prevailing wages as set forth in the contract documents must be paid on this project. The City of Duluth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. The Project consists of the renovation of City Hall HVAC Systems, and other systems impacted by the replacement of the HVAC system, including but not limited to ceilings, shafts, floor and wall openings, and electrical infrastructure.