2nd Ave WN Water Distribution System Improvement Project Invitation for BidINVITATION FOR BID
The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2°a Ave WN Water Distribution
System Improvement Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and
equipment required to install approximately 833 linear feet of 8" PVC water main, water main valves
and fittings, fire hydrants, water service connections, concrete, asphalt and landscaping surface
restoration.
Bidding documents may be examined or obtained from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department,
201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. A non-refundable fee of $35.00 will be charged for
each set of bidding documents obtained.
Construction of the 2°a Ave WN Water Distribution System Improvement 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 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 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Interested Bidders are
encouraged to attend the Pre -Bid Meeting.
Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana until 3:00 PM on
Thursday, April 4, 2013. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Thursday,
April 4, 2013 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, "2°a Ave WN Water Distribution System Improvement Project".
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 (Base Bid Price + Greater Alternate Bid Price).
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 shall be 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 125% of the full amount of
the contract for faithful performance thereof and 100% of the full amount of the contract for 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 20, 2012.
City of Kalispell
Theresa White
City Clerk
Publish: March 17, 2013
March 24, 2013