Description
The City of Duluth is seeking qualified contractors to design‑build and construct a comprehensive storm‑water infrastructure improvement program throughout the city. The scope includes installation of storm‑water inlets, storm‑sewer pipes, treatment manholes, curb and gutter, and associated drainage works at identified sag points, as well as related concrete, asphalt, erosion‑control, and environmental protection measures. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who complies with prevailing‑wage, insurance, bonding, and EEO requirements, and who can meet the schedule from early June through the end of October 2026.
• Scope: full‑scale storm‑water collection, transmission, and treatment infrastructure (inlets, pipes, manholes, curb‑gutter, concrete and asphalt work).
• Schedule: construction start June 8 2026, substantial completion Oct 1 2026, final completion Oct 31 2026.
• Requirements: 5 % bid bond, full performance/payment bonds, $1.5 M liability insurance, Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for contracts ≥ $150 k, prevailing‑wage compliance, environmental protections (turtles, pollinators, wetlands), and out‑of‑state contractor retention.
• Submission: electronic bids only via Bid Express; pre‑bid virtual meeting May 14 2026; questions due May 25 2026; bid deadline May 28 2026 3 PM EDT.
• Evaluation: lowest responsible bidder; bids must be firm for 60 days; City reserves right to reject or waive irregularities.