Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II Bid Invitation

The City of Kalispell, Montana, is seeking bids for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II Project. The project involves replacing galvanized steel service lines that may have been impacted by lead throughout the city. The work will require excavation and surface restoration within the city's right of way and on private property. The successful bidder will be required to abide by federal and state laws, particularly the Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The bidder will also be required to furnish security through Surety2000 for the full amount of the contract and to name the City of Kalispell as an additional insured on their policy. • The project includes replacing service lines that are galvanized steel and had the potential to be impacted by lead throughout the City of Kalispell. • The work will require excavation and surface restoration within the City of Kalispell's Right of Way as well as on private property. • The City has obtained temporary construction easements for completing the work on private property. • 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 security through Surety2000 for the full amount of the contract for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material and subcontractor claims.