Chip Seal Project 2017 Invitation for BidsSECTION 00100
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Chip Seal Project for the Year Ending
December 31, 2017. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required
to chip seal and provide pavement markings to approximately 3.25 miles of City Streets.
Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First
Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.
Plans and specifications may also be examined beginning Monday, March 27, 2017, through
QuestCDN. The City of Kalispell portal to QuestCDN is located on the City of Kalispell website at
http://www.kalispell.com/cle&k proiects_bids proposals.php. Click on the project title. A page will open
which allows free viewing of the project and plan holders list.
The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Electronic plan download
and electronic bidding can be completed through QuestCDN for a fee of $20.00. 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 required electronic bid documents will be accepted.
Construction of the Chip Seal Project for the Year Ending December 31, 2017 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.
A Pre -Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East,
Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Interested Bidders are encouraged to
attend the Pre -Bid Meeting.
Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 20, 2017. All bids will be
publicly opened and read aloud at 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 20, 2017 in the Main Level 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
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
Chip Seal Project for the 00100-1 Invitation for Bids
Year Ending December 31, 2017
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 15, 2016.
City of Kalispell
By
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk & Communications Manager
Publish: March 26, 2017
April 9. 2017
Chip Seal Project for the 00100-2 Invitation for Bids
Year Ending December 31, 2017