Bid - 2026 Water Renovations Project

CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA2026 Water Renovations ProjectC A L L F O R B I D SNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Bozeman, Montana, is accepting sealed bids for:2026 Water Renovations ProjectThe City of Bozeman will receive online electronic sealed Bids for Construction of the 2026 Water Renovations Project until 2:00 p.m. (local time) on April 2nd, 2026 and then publicly opened and read aloud.Project Description: The project work is generally described as follows: water renovations and improvements, including: new 8-inch and 10-inch ductile iron water main, valves, fittings, appurtenances, and fire hydrants to replace the existing water distribution system on West Beall Street between North 7th Avenue and North 3rd Avenue, on West Lamme Street between North 7th Avenue and North 5th Avenue and on North 5th Avenue between Lamme Street and Villard Street.For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN. A contractor may view the contract documents at no cost prior to becoming a Planholder. Project bid documents and addenda must be downloaded from QuestCDN, which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding, for the submittal of your bid. QuestCDN may be located using the link in the left-hand navigation menu on the City of Bozeman’s Bids\RFPs\RFQs page or at www.bozeman.net/QuestCDN. The specific project can be found by referencing the eBidDoc number (eBidDoc #10082724). Complete digital project bidding documents are available to download at www.questcdn.com, for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Bidders will be charged an additional fee of $42.00 to submit a bid electronically. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal.CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’S subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the DLI, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTOR is not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the Construction Agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Gallatin County and the state of Montana. The City of Bozeman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination in the performance of any agreement awarded under this project on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability is prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the awarded entity’s employees and to all subcontracts.As such, each entity submitting under this notice shall include a provision wherein the submitting entity, or entities, affirms in writing it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and which also recognizes the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the submitting entity’s employees and to all subcontracts.In addition, pursuant to City Commission Resolution 5169, the entity awarded a contract under this RFP and any subcontractors must abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and affirm it will abide by the above and that it has visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website, or equivalent “best practices publication and has read the material.Each Bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Bozeman, Montana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids.To request an invitation to join the bid opening, please email the project manager, Kellen Gamradt at: [email protected] City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Bozeman.The Contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this 7th day of March, 2026.Mike Maas,Bozeman City ClerkPublished Legal AdBozeman, MontanaSaturday, March 7, 2026Saturday, March 21, 2026