Description
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a responsible contractor to construct and fully outfit the new Democracy Center for its Finance & Property Services division. The contract is a lump‑sum, unit‑price based award covering extensive site work (contaminated, hazardous, regulated, and unregulated soil removal and disposal), clean fill and compaction, and optional alternates such as a vapor‑mitigation system, wood‑veneer finishes, a building‑automation system, and an electric water heater. The solicitation imposes mandatory compliance with the City’s Small & Underutilized Business Program (10 % MBE, 7 % WBE), prevailing‑wage requirements, a 5 % bid deposit, and 100 % performance and payment bonds. Bidders must submit all required forms, including SUBP documentation, responsible‑contractor verification, and a bid deposit check within three business days after the close date.
• Core work: Earthwork and soil remediation (contaminated, hazardous, regulated, unregulated) plus clean‑fill placement.
• Optional alternates: Vapor mitigation system, wood‑veneer interior finish, Alerton building‑automation system, pure electric resistance water heater.
• Compliance: SUBP goals (10 % MBE, 7 % WBE), prevailing‑wage, living‑wage (contracts ≥ $100 k), bid deposit (5 %), performance/payment bonds (100 %).
• Timeline: Bids close 13 Oct 2026 1:00 PM; pre‑bid meeting optional 8 Oct 2026; question deadline 22 Sep 2026.