Upper Lakeside Water Zone Interconnect Phase 2

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to install an approximately 700‑foot, 12‑inch HDPE water main in Duluth, MN, including associated valves, a hydrant, connections to existing mains, bituminous pavement restoration, and required traffic and erosion control. The project is funded by the City of Duluth and must comply with prevailing‑wage requirements and a Project Labor Agreement for contracts over $150k. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express, accompanied by a 5 % bid bond, and the contractor must provide insurance and performance/payment bonds within seven days of award. The work is scheduled to start on 21 Sept 2026 and be substantially completed by early November 2026, with final completion by 1 July 2027. • Scope: HDPE water main installation, valve and hydrant placement, connection to live mains, pavement restoration, traffic/erosion control. • Required submissions: 5 % bid bond, insurance certificates, performance & payment bonds, PLA (if > $150k), responsible‑contractor certifications, and compliance with EEO/prevailing‑wage statutes. • Schedule: Questions due 28 Aug 2026, bid deadline 1 Sept 2026, start 21 Sept 2026, substantial completion 6 Nov 2026, final completion 1 July 2027.