WWTP Biosolids Dewatering Project #2 Invitation for BidsINVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed bids, identified on the envelope for construction of:
City of Kalispell
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant
Biosolids Dewatering Project
as described in the Project Manual will be received by the Kalispell City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997,
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, September 25, 2014. All
bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, September 25,
2014 in the First Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana.
This project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major items:
1. Installation of a new owner furnished volute dewatering press;
2. Installation of new magnetic flow meter;
3. Installation of new photoelectric sensor;
4. Other miscellaneous electrical, building, piping, and valve improvements.
This work includes the furnishing and installation of equipment, materials and related appurtenances in the
following general trades of work: piping, concrete, equipment installation, electrical, instrumentation and
other related trades to complete the work. The work will be done under a single contract.
The Contract Documents consisting of half-size Drawings and a Project Manual may be examined or
obtained at the office of:
City of Kalispell
Public Works Department
201 First Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Attention: Curt Konecky
Office: (406) 758-5070 Cell: (406) 871-4394
Contract Documents will be available for pickup or mailing starting September 8, 2014. Requests
for documents will be taken immediately. Required deposit is $35.00 per set, which is
nonrefundable.
In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations beginning
September 8, 2014:
HDR Engineering, Inc.
1715 South Reserve Street, Suite C
Missoula, MT 59801
There will be a Pre -Bid Conference at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 2001 Airport
Road, Kalispell, MT 59901, at 10:30 a.m., local time on Thursday, September 18, 2014. It is the
CONTRACTOR's responsibility to be familiar with the Treatment Plant site and any constraints
material to the bid. A tour of the project site will be conducted after the meeting.
Actual prior experience performing the type of work in this project is an important factor for
performance of this project. The Bidder is required to submit, with the bid proposal, proof of
experience performing work of a similar nature. Lack of experience in successfully completing
projects of a similar size, with similar complexity, at wastewater treatment facilities may be
construed as constituting a non -qualified Bidder as determined by the City.
CONTRACTOR(s) and any of the CONTRACTOR'S Subcontractors doing work 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 1-800-556-6694.
CONTRACTORS are required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project.
All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR(s) or Subcontractors in performance of the
construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of the United States and the
State of Montana in accordance with the minimum wage rates meeting the Davis -Bacon Act found in the
Project Manual.
The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated
against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Each Bid or Proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to
the City of Kalispell in the amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid.
Successful Bidder(s) shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a labor and materials Payment
Bond, each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required
shall be provided by the successful Bidder(s) and a Certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.
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 informalities, to reject any and all bids, to postpone the
award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, or to make such an award as in the
judgment of its officials that best meets the City's requirements. Any objections to published specifications
must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to the bid opening.
The successful Bidder shall be required to abide by Federal and State laws. The City of Kalispell, Montana
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Authorized by City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 18,
2014.
Theresa White
City Clerk
Publication Dates: September 7, 2014
September 14, 2014