Description
The Carver County Public Works Division is soliciting sealed bids for the comprehensive reconstruction of Highway 5 and adjacent roadways, bridges, and related infrastructure across multiple locations in Carver County, MN. The scope includes extensive earthwork, pavement removal, bridge construction, utility installation, traffic signal and lighting upgrades, drainage improvements, erosion control, and landscaping. Bidders must register electronically, obtain bid credits, and submit all required bid security and documentation through the BidVault system by the deadline. The project’s extensive quantity take‑offs suggest a multi‑million‑dollar contract, with a $14,000 trainee labor line‑item explicitly noted.
• Major work elements: grading, bituminous surfacing, roundabouts, ADA improvements, retaining & noise walls, traffic signals, lighting, pedestrian crosswalk flashers, and construction of 7 new bridges (10X26, 10X27, 10X28, 10X29, 10J61, 10064, 10065).
• Utility upgrades: installation of PE, RC, HDPE, and PVC pipes for drainage, sewer, and watermain systems totaling tens of thousands of linear feet.
• Additional components: structural steel, concrete wall systems, fiber‑optic trunk cable, erosion control measures, and seeding/landscaping over 43 acres.
• Bid submission is electronic‑only via BidVault; required bid bond (≥ 5 % of bid amount) may be electronic or original paper, with strict receipt timing.
• Compliance requirements include DBE goals, Minnesota Human Rights Act, wage standards, and certification for contractors with > 40 employees.