Invitation to BidCity of Kalispell will receive sealed bids on a general Contract, including mechanical and electrical
work, for a 1 story, 12,800 square foot, reinforced concrete, fire station.
Bids will be on a stipulated sum basis.
Project is to be completed by February 1, 2006 assuming that the commencement of the project
occurs on or before June 15, 2005.
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Kalispell at the Kalispell City Hall until 2:30 PM
Mountain Zone, Daylight Savings time, Tuesday, May 17, 2005. Bids received after this time will
not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing
time. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bids should be addressed to the City Clerk, P.O.
Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana, 59903-1997, and entitled: "Bid for Kalispell Fire Station #62".
Bidding documents may be examined beginning April 25 at the following locations:
Montana Contractors Association
Attn: Kerissa Smith
PO Box 4519
1717 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59604
406.442.416
406.449.3199 fax
kerissa(c�mtagc.org
Missoula Plans Exchange
Attn: Elisa Kaull
201 North Russel
Missoula, MT 59801
406.549.5002
406.721.2941 fax
mpe (i)vemcoinc.com
Inland NW AGC Plans Center
Attn: Mary Rhodes
4935 East Trent
Spokane, WA 99212
509.534.1446
509.535.2680 fax
many a northwestagc. net
NW MT Plans Exchange
Attn: Gail Nickerson
2303 Highway 2 East
Kalispell, MT 59901
406.755.5888
406.755.5896 fax
kcenter centurytel.net
Great Falls Plan Center
Attn: Jenn Van Iterson
1625 3rd Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59401
406.761.0008
406.727.5997 fax
gfpc(a�vemcoinc.com
Copies of Bidding Documents may be obtained upon a deposit of $100.00 beginning on April 25,
2005 by Bidders through Grover + Company, P.O. Box 4652, Whitefish, MT 59937; telephone (406)
862.8152, fax (406) 862.8153. Bidders submitting a bone fide bid are required to obtain at least one
(1) complete set of Bidding Documents. When obtaining Bidding Documents, Bidders shall identify
themselves as legitimate Bidders by means of Company stationary or business cards.
The deposit amount will be refunded only to bidders who submit a bone fide bid and who return the
documents in good condition within ten days after the date of the bid opening. All deposit checks
shall be made out to Grover + Company.
All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with lawful money of the United States, a
Cashier's check, Certified check, Bank Money Order, or Bank Draft, drawn and issued by a national
bank located in Montana, or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana or a bid bond, or
bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana, 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 provide sufficient performance security, as stated
in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the City of Kalispell, and
become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The money, bank instrument or bid bond
shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
Each bid must also be accompanied by a Non -Collusion Affidavit and by an affidavit of Non -
Delinquency of Personal Property Taxes. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish
Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in an amount not less than 100% of their Contract Sum.
A Pre -Bid informational meeting will be held at 9:00 AM Mountain Time, Daylight Savings Time on
May 3, 2005 at Kalispell City Hall, 312 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT.
The successful Bidder will be subject to Liquidated Damages if the Project is not completed within
the Contract Time.
Contractor must comply with the Prevailing Wage Rates on public improvements in Flathead
County, Montana as ascertained by the Department of Labor and Industry, State of Montana. Each
Bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against
because of their race, creed, color, sex, national origin, familial status or handicap.
CONTRACTOR(s) and any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors bidding on this project will be
required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for
registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect,
Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-
7734. CONTRACTOR's are required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified
above.
The City of Kalispell reserves the right to waive any informality, irregularity or defect in any bid, and
to reject any/or all bids should it be deemed in the best interest of the City of Kalispell to do so. Bids
are to be guaranteed for sixty (60) days. It is the intent of the City of Kalispell to award contracts to
the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder.
City of Kalispell
Theresa White
City Clerk
Publication Dates: April 24, 2005
May 1, 2005
May 8, 2005
Kalispell Fire Department Station 62
Request for Qualifications and Proposals
1/20/2004
Kalispell Fire Department (KFD) is seeking Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from
consultants interested in providing technical services for researching and developing a comprehensive
plan to construct a fire station meeting the response needs at the north end of the City of Kalispell.
Budget, planning, and public engagement will also be integral parts of this plan. All proposals must
meet or exceed the minimum specifications on file in the Kalispell Fire Department, City Hall, 312 1 st
Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana.
Estimated Project Timetable
® A pre -bid conference will be held at 1:30 PM on February 18th, 2004, in the Fire Station
Training Room, 312, 1st Avenue E, Kalispell, MT, 59901.
® Qualified bidders may be requested to make a presentation to the City Council on March 8th,
2004.
® It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded by March 16tn, 2004.
Closing Date and Mailing Address for Submittals
Submittals will be accepted until 2:30 PM on February 26th, 2004, at the office of the City
Clerk. Five copies must be submitted, addressed to the City Clerk, City Hall, 312 lst Ave E.,
PO Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana, 59903-1997 and clearly identified as a "Statement of
Qualifications and Proposal for Providing a Fire Station Plan for the Kalispell Fire
Department". Faxed materials will not be considered.
Other Information
The City will not reimburse any cost associated with the preparation, submittal or presentation
of statements of qualifications or proposals. Consultant finns are advised that in accordance
with Montana law, any information submitted may be subject to public inspection.
Questions may be directed to Randy Brodehl, Fire Chief, at (406) 758-7762 rbrodehl(&kalispell.com.