Project Information

Bid Title

25-99833 Chambersburg Avenue Water Main Replacement (due 12/30)

Issuing Agency

City of Duluth

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Dec 15, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 30, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

25-99833

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Project Description

25-99833 Chambersburg Avenue Water Main Replacement (due 12/30)

• 25 99833 Invitation To Bid

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INVITATION TO BID

CHAMBERSBURG AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

BID NUMBER: 25-99833

BIDS DUE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025 BY 2:00PM CT

PROJECT LOCATION: 3800 Chambersburg Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will replace 1910 feet of 1950’s vintage 6” cast iron water main with

8” HDPE water main by pipe bursting methods. The project includes provision of temporary water service

to customers and reconnecting 26 water services with varying scopes of service line replacement up to the

curb stop. The project will include traffic control, erosion control, and final restorations of both turf and

bituminous pavement surfaces.

QUESTIONS: Please submit any questions regarding this project via e-mail to mlatvala@duluthmn.gov .

Responses will be issued as an addendum to this solicitation. Deadline to submit questions is December 19th,

2025 by 4:00 PM CT.

PRE-BID MEETING: There will be no pre-bid meeting for this project.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 4, 2026

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE: June 18, 2026

FINAL COMPLETION DATE: July 31, 2026

The selected contractor will be issued a construction contract (draft included in the Standard City Contracting

Forms in the BidExpress solicitation). Notice to Proceed will be issued once the agreement is fully executed.

Specifications may be viewed and downloaded at no cost at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders must create a free

account with Bid Express®; and login to search for city projects (search by “City of Duluth” or bid number). Bid

Express® does charge a nominal fee for bid submission. More information can be found at

https://www.infotechinc.com/bidding.

Proposal forms, contract documents, plans and specifications may also be on file at the following offices:

Minnesota Builder's Exchange, and Builder’s Exchange of Wisconsin.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express® at www.bidexpress.com. Bid surety in the amount

of 5% of the total bid must be submitted with each bid. Bid bonds may be submitted electronically, either through

Surety2000 or Tinubu within the Bid Express solicitation, or emailed to purchasing@duluthmn.gov. Paper bid

bonds, certified checks or bank drafts payable to the City of Duluth may be mailed or dropped off at City Hall,

411 W. 1st Street, Room 120, Duluth, MN 55802. Regardless of the method of submission, bid surety must be

received by Purchasing prior to the bid opening.

The City Purchasing Agent or her designee will conduct a public bid opening immediately after the deadline for

receiving bids. Bidders may view the opening by going to the Purchasing web page

(https://www.duluthmn.gov/purchasing/bids-request-for-proposals/) and selecting the appropriate link.

No alternatives to the specification will be considered unless specifically requested. Erasures or other changes

to the bid must be initialed and dated, however no special conditions shall be made or included in the bid form

by the bidder

.

The City of Duluth reserves the right to split the award where there is a substantial savings to the City, to waive

informalities and to reject any and all bids. Price may not be the only consideration for bid award. Bids must be

firm for a minimum of 60 days.

Please note that the following requirements also apply to this project, and any additional required

documents must be submitted prior to award/contract execution.

1. Insurance – Contractor must provide proof of Public Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance with limits

not less than $1,500,000 Single Limit prior to the commencement of work. The City of Duluth must be named as

an additional insured. Please refer to the draft Contract, Section 8.

2. Performance & Payment Bonds – The awarded contractor will be required to submit performance and

payments bonds in the full amount of the project cost prior to award.

3. Project Labor Agreement (PLA) - A PLA will be required for any bid that is over or could virtually go over

$150,000. A copy of the City standard PLA is included in this package.

4. Community Benefits Provisions - A Community Benefits Best Efforts Plan will be required for any project

that includes a PLA. The required form is included in the bid package, as well as a link to additional community

benefits information, including the program specifications and a process flowchart.

5. Out of State Contractor - Unless a State of Minnesota Certificate of Exemption is provided, any out-of-state

bidder receiving a bid award will have 8% retained from invoice payments on any contracts over $50,000. Submit

a signed copy of the signed exemption form when submitting Payment and Performance Bonds. This form may

be

found

at:

https://www.minnstate.edu/system/finance/facilities/design-

construction/pm_emanual/doc/DIV00%204547%20SDE%20Form%20Exhibit%20B%204-12-19.pdf

6. Prevailing Wage - Not less than the minimum salaries and prevailing wages as set forth in the

contract documents must be paid on this project.

The City of Duluth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Equal

Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.

CITY OF DULUTH

Patrice Stalvig

Purchasing Agent

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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