Bituminous Milling, Reclamation and Surfacing – St. Louis County, MN

St. Louis County is soliciting qualified contractors to perform bituminous milling, reclamation, and resurfacing on an 8.485‑mile segment of County State‑Aid Highway 21 (CSAH 21) between TH 169 and TH 135. The scope includes removal of existing pavement, full‑depth reclamation, base stabilization, placement of hot‑mix asphalt (including Class 5 aggregates and various mix designs), installation of mailbox supports, traffic‑control devices, and pavement markings. Work must commence no earlier than July 13 2026 and be substantially completed by mid‑September 2026, with final clean‑up by September 26 2026. Bids are submitted electronically by June 11 2026, must be accompanied by a 5 % bid bond (or certified check), and require numerous compliance certifications (DBE, EEO, Responsible‑Contractor Verification, non‑collusion affidavit, etc.). • Scope: milling, reclamation, base stabilization, hot‑mix asphalt placement, traffic‑control, mailbox supports, and final markings. • Schedule: mobilization by July 13 2026; major work completed by September 12 2026; final cleanup by September 26 2026. • Compliance: Davis‑Bacon prevailing wages, DBE participation (12 % minority, 9 % women), EEO/Title VI clauses, Responsible‑Contractor verification, non‑collusion affidavit, and Buy‑America requirements. • Bid Requirements: electronic submission, 5 % bid bond, acknowledgment of Addenda #1 & #2, and submission of required certifications. • Risk/Reward: tight construction window with liquidated‑damage penalties, but high‑volume asphalt work offers substantial revenue potential.