Description
Dakota County is seeking qualified contractors to replace the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units at two of its public libraries. The base‑bid scope covers UPS replacement at Wescott Library, with an optional alternate that adds the same work at Robert Trail Library. The contract is a single‑prime sealed‑bid solicitation with a low‑bid award condition that the winning bid must be under the estimated construction cost of approximately $120,000. The project must be substantially completed by March 12 2027.
• Replace UPS systems at Wescott Library (base‑bid) and optionally at Robert Trail Library (alternate #1).
• Estimated total project cost ≈ $120,000; low‑bid must be under this amount.
• Sealed bids due Nov 10 2026 2 p.m.; bid security 5 % required; 100 % performance and payment bonds required if awarded.
• Pre‑bid meeting (optional) on Oct 20 2026 with site tours; questions due Oct 27 2026.
• Primary point of contact: Mike Wiese, Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects Management.