Site work for a water / sewer project in Duluth, Minnesota. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & MAJOR WORK ITEMS: The project entails replacing 265 lead or galvanized iron water service lines with new HDPE service lines in the Hillside Neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota. Water service replacements may be from the main to the curb stop, from the curbstop to the building or both. The project includes 9 small-diameter HDPE water main extensions to replace share lead water services. Work will take place in the right of way as well as in on private property and within private buildings. Restoration of all public and private property is required, including but not limited to concrete & bituminous surfaces, vegetation and landscaping. Questions pertaining to this project should be directed to: Jon Maruska, Senior Engineering Specialist, by email at jmaruska@duluthmn.gov or by phone at (218) 730-5093. Bidders must review the 2019 edition of the City of Duluth Public Works/Utilities Department - Engineering Division Standard Construction Specifications as these Specifications are incorporated by reference. Bid surety in an amount equal to five per cent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid. Electronic bid surety can be submitted using Surety 2000 or Tinubu. Paper bid surety may be mailed or dropped off in person at Purchasing, City Hall Room 120, 411 West 1 st Street, Duluth, MN 55802. Bid bonds may be emailed to purchasing@duluthmn.gov. Regardless of the method of submission, it is the bidder's responsibility to ensure the bid surety is received by Purchasing prior to the bid opening. The selected contractor will be issued a construction contract. Notice to Proceed will be issued once the agreement is fully executed. Not less than prevailing wages as included in the specifications and provisions must be paid on this project. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and Community Benefits provisions will be required for any bid that is over or could virtually go over $150,000. The contractor must take affirmative action to ensure that the employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, creed, sex or national origin, and must meet the affirmative action goals. Contractors are encouraged to subcontract with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises when possible. No alternatives to the specification will be considered unless specifically requested. The City of Duluth reserves the right to split the award where there is a substantial savings to the City, to waive informalities or irregularities, 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. The City of Duluth reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any or all bids. Please note that the following requirements also apply to this project, and any additional required documents must be submitted prior to award/contract execution. 1. Insurance - Contractor must provide proof of Commercial 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 7, which can be found in the contract documents at the bottom of the Bid Express solicitation. 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. Out of State Contractor - Unless a State of Minnesota Certificate of Exemption is provided, any out-of-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 at website. 4. Prevailing Wage - Not less than prevailing wages as included in the specifications and provisions must be paid on this project. 5. Project Labor Agreement - A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and Community Benefits provisions will be required for any bid that is over or could virtually go over $150,000. The City of Duluth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.