Kalispell Stormwater Decant Facility Project

Project Information

Bid Title
Kalispell Stormwater Decant Facility Project
Issuing Agency
Kalispell city
Location
Montana
Published Date
Jan 18, 2026
Closing Date
Feb 19, 2026
Government Level
State & Local
Status
Closed
Original Source
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Project Description
Bid Title: Kalispell Stormwater Decant Facility Project
Category: Invitation for Bids - General
Status: Open
Description:
INVITATION TO BID Kalispell Stormwater Decant Facility Project


The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for the Kalispell Stormwater Decant Facility Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to install the following:

  • Construction of a four bay, cast in place concrete stormwater decant facility to receive stormwater from City of Kalispell street and maintenance operations.
  • Earthwork, site grading, foundation preparation, and grading of a stormwater retention pond.
  • Installation of 6 inch water and flushing hydrants.
  • Installation of 12 inch storm piping and new stormwater manholes.
  • Installation of stormwater treatment equipment consisting of a coalescing filter and stormwater filter.
  • An additive alternate for construction of a partially enclosed, pre engineered metal building.
  • A new 100 amp electrical service to supply power and lighting to the facility.

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 January 18, 2026, through QuestCDN, at the City of Kalispell QuestCDN project portal . 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 $42.00. 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.

Contractor and any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) at time of bid submission. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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 Council Chamber, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 11 th , 2026. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting.

Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor 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 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.

Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from Council. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Section 15.03 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned Section 15.03, 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 Seventh 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, 2025.

City of Kalispell

Aimee Brunckhorst
City Clerk & Communications Manager

Publish:

Daily Interlake: January 18, 2026
Daily Interlake: February 8, 2026

Publication Date/Time:
1/18/2026 6:00 AM
Publication Information:
January 18, and February 8, 2026
Closing Date/Time:
2/19/2026 1:00 PM
Submittal Information:
http://qap.questcdn.com/qap/projects/prj_browse/ipp_browse_grid.html?group=4025974&provider=4025974
Bid Opening Information:
February 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Pre-bid Meeting:
February 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Contact Person:
City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720
Download Available:
http://qap.questcdn.com/qap/pr
Fee:
$42
Plan & Spec Available:
http://qap.questcdn.com/qap/projects/prj_browse/ipp_browse_grid.html?group=4025974&provider=4025974
Commodity Codes
  • NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
  • NAICS 541330Engineering Services
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