Sidewalk and Curbing Invitation to Bid 2015SECTION 00100
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS
The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for Sidewalk and Curbing Construction for the
Year Ending December 31, 2015. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and
equipment required to remove and replace, or construction concrete sidewalk, curbing, gutters, driveway
approaches and restorative landscaping.
Bidding documents may be examined or obtained from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department,
201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.
Sidewalk and Curbing Construction for the Year Ending December 31, 2015 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 the City of Kalispell Public Works
Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720.
Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana until 2:30 PM on
Thursday, April 23, 2015. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:30 PM on Thursday, April
23, 2015 in the main level City Hall conference room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.
Proposals shall be addressed to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana, 59903-1997, and
titled, "SEALED BID — SIDEWALK AND CURBING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015."
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. It shall be anticipated that the agreement value is $50,000 for all
bonding purposes. 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 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.
Sidewalk and Curbing Construction 00100-1 Invitation for Bids
for the Year Ending December, 31, 2015
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 anticipated
contract value is $50,000 for all security for the faithful performance and payment.
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 18, 2014.
City of Kalispell
By
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk & Communications Manager
Publish: April 5, 2015
April 12, 2015
Sidewalk and Curbing Construction 00100-2 Invitation for Bids
for the Year Ending December, 31, 2015