This is a public tender for the New Ulm Trap Range Building Project. Bids are to be submitted in sealed envelopes to the City of New Ulm by Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. The project involves the construction of a new 1,800 sq ft single-story building. Bids are solicited for specific work scope categories, including general trades, concrete, flooring, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical/communications. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the project site. The cutoff date for questions and interpretations is Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The anticipated construction duration is 3 months, with work scheduled to start in June 2026 and be substantially complete by September 2026. Bidders are required to visit the project site. Prevailing wage requirements apply. The owner is a tax-exempt entity.
The bid due date is Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Bids received after this date and time will not be opened or considered.
The owner reserves the right to reject any bid which is in anyway incomplete or irregular or to waive informalities or irregularities in the bid received, and accept a bid, which in the owners judgment is in the owners best interest. Award may be based on the sum of the base bid and accepted alternates.
The owner may make investigations to determine the ability and responsibility of the bidder. The lowest responsible bidder may be required to provide proof of financial responsibility, quality of similar work, experience with similar projects, facilities, personnel, equipment, reputation for performance, and ability to complete the work within the specified time. Bidders must also comply with Minnesota Statute **** regarding responsible contractors.
Refer to general conditions paragraph 8. 3. 3 for information on liquidated damages.
Bidders shall make arrangements with the construction manager to visit the project site to obtain firsthand knowledge of existing conditions.
The cutoff date for questions and interpretations is Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM.