Project involves construction of Plains Conservation Center Phase 1 Improvements, including demolition, site prep, earthwork, trail construction, fencing, shelters, toilets, bird blinds, and prairie restoration. Estimated cost is between $3,003,**** and $3,310,**** must be completed within 180 days of notice to proceed. Liquidated damages of $1,**** per day apply for delays. Bids are due August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 30, 2026. Written questions are due August 6, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet. A bid bond of 5% is required. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
All work must be completed within one hundred eighty days (180) after issuance of notice to proceed.
Progress payments will be made on or about thirty (30) days after submission of contractor's applications for payment, with 95% of work completed paid and 5% retained.
Award will be to the lowest responsible bidder, based on the city's evaluation, provided the bid is in the best interest of the city.
Bidders may be required to submit a statement of qualifications verifying experience, capacity, plant, equipment, and financial statements.
Failure to complete the work as prescribed shall be considered a breach of contract and subject to liquidated damages of $1,**** per day.
An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM, held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Reliance on incomplete, inaccurate, or out-of-date information from sources other than BidNet may lead to disqualification.
The estimated cost for this project ranges from $3,003,**** to $3,310,****.
