4th Avenue East Water Replacement Project Invitation for BidsSECTION 00100
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 4th Avenue East Water
Replacement Project. The project includes furnishing labor, materials and equipment required
to replace the existing 6 inch and 8 inch cast iron pipe mains with 8 inch PVC water main in 4fh
Ave East between East Center Street and 14th Street East, and on 14th Street East between 3rd
Ave East and 4fh Ave East. The total project includes approximately 5,600 feet of water main
replacement. Also included in the project are; water valves, fire hydrants, water service
connections, street reconstruction, storm sewer, and tree replacements.
Construction of the 4th Avenue East Water Replacement 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.
Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201
First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901.
Plans and specifications can also be examined beginning MONDAY, April 17th, 2017, through
QuestCDN. QuestCDN is located using the City of Kalispell website at:
http://www.kalispell.com/clerl�Zprojects_bids proposals.php. In the left-hand navigation click on
the project title, a page will open which will allow you to either view or download the plans and
view or print the 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.
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 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Interested
Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre -Bid Meeting.
Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2017. All bids will
be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 4, 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
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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.
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
Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk
Publish: April 16, 2017
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