10th Ave W and 2nd St W Water Main Replacement Project Invitation for BidCI'1'1' OF
KALISPELL
10" Ave W and 2nd St W Water Main Replacement Project
Kalispell, Montana
The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the loth Ave W and 2nd St W Water Main
Replacement Project. The project includes furnishing labor, materials and equipment required to replace
an existing 6-inch and 8-inch cast iron water main with approximately 1,504 linear feet of 8-inch PVC
water main. Also included in the project are; water valves, fire hydrants, water service connections, paved
surface restoration, and landscape restoration. Additive Alternate 1 includes asphalt removal and repaving
the west lane of IOth Ave W within the project area. The bid will be awarded based on the Base Bid.
Plans and specifications may be examined beginning Monday, March 2nd, 2020, through QuestCDN.
QuestCDN is located using the City of Kalispell website at: www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. In the left-hand
navigation click on the project title, a page will open which will allow you to either view or download the
plans and view or print the plan holders list.
The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Electronic plan download
and electronic bidding can be completed through QuestCDN for a fee of $30.00. To access the electronic
bid form and download the project documents, click the online bidding button at the top of the
advertisement. For electronic bids, scans of electronic bid documents will be accepted.
Due to the proximity to Peterson School, the Contractor may not begin work in 2nd St W before June 1 oth
The contractor shall achieve final completion no later than July 29, 2020 as defined in the Agreement. If
Additive alternate 1 is awarded, final completion shall be achieved no later than July 31, 2020.
Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2020. All bids will be publicly
opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the First Floor City Hall Conference
Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.
A Pre -Bid Meeting will be held in the City First Floor Conference Room, 201 1 St Ave. East, Kalispell, MT
59901 at 3:30 PM Thursday March 19, 2020. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre -Bid
Meeting.
Please direct all questions to Patrick Jentz at the City of Kalispell Public Works at 406-758-7859. The City
of Kalispell looks forward to receiving your bid.
Sincerely,
Patrick Jentz, PE
Engineer 2
SECTION 00100
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the loth Ave W and 2nd St W Water Main
Replacement Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required
to install approximately 1,504 linear feet of 8-inch PVC water main. Also included in the project are; water
valves, fire hydrants, water service connections, paved surface restoration, and landscape restoration.
Additive Alternate 1 includes asphalt removal and repaving the west lane of 1 Oth Ave W within the project
area. The bid will be awarded based on the Base Bid.
Plans and specifications may be examined beginning, March 2nd, 2020, through QuestCDN. QuestCDN is
located using the City of Kalispell website at: www.kalispell.com/bids.aTx. In the left-hand navigation
click on the project title, a page will open which will allow you to either view or download the plans and
view or print the plan holders list.
The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Electronic plan download
and electronic bidding can be completed through QuestCDN for a fee of $30.00. To access the electronic
bid form, download the project documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the
advertisement. For electronic bids, scans of electronic bid documents will be accepted.
Due to the proximity to Peterson School, the Contractor may not begin work in 2nd St W before June 1 oth
The contractor shall achieve final completion no later than July 29, 2020 as defined in the Agreement. If
Additive alternate 1 is awarded, final completion shall be achieved no later than July 31, 2020.
Construction of the 10th Ave W and 2nd St W Water Main Replacement Project shall be performed by
a Contractor who is registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The Contractor shall
be properly registered at the time of submitting the Bid.
Any bidder wishing further information may obtain the same from Patrick Jentz at the City of Kalispell
Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7859.
A Pre -Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East,
Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 3:30 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Interested Bidders are encouraged to
attend the Pre -Bid Meeting.
Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2020. All bids will be publicly
opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the First Floor City Hall Conference
Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.
All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with: 1) lawful currency of the United States or a
cashier's check; or 2) a certified check or bank money order drawn and issued by a national bank located
in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana; or 3) a bid bond or bonds, executed by
a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten
percent (10%) of the amount bid. Any such bank instrument shall be payable to the City of Kalispell. If a
contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and
execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank
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instruments to the City, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The bid security
shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder shall within fifteen
(15) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the City Council, enter into a contract and give good
and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event the
successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within fifteen (15) calendar days or give sufficient
bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the City the difference between the amount of the
bid of said bidder and the amount for which the City legally contracts with another party to perform said
work if the latter amount is more than the former.
No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the City Council for a period of
sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids.
The City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids
or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of
the City.
The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et
seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates).
The successful bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable security for the full amount of the contract
for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material and subcontractor claims.
The successful bidder will be assessed the Montana Contractor's withholding tax.
The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the City evidence of insurance in accordance with the
Sixth Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The successful bidder shall for the
purpose of the Contract with the City, name the City of Kalispell as additional insured on said policy while
performing work under City contract.
Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on
August 19, 2019.
City of Kalispell
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk & Communications Manager
Publish: March 1, 2020
March 15, 2020
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