Drain Plug Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be received before 2:00:00 PM, June 17, 2026.

A valid California contractors license, class A, general engineering is required for this project. Only contractors and subcontractors registered with DIR can bid on district work or work under district contract.

If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract and furnish the required bonds within ten 10 days after the mailing of notice of the award of the contract, the board of directors shall have just cause for annulment of the award and forfeiture of the proposal guarantee.

No contract will be awarded to a contractor who is not registered with DIR, has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of the contractors state license law, and whose bid is not on the proposal form included in the contract document.

Preliminary project cost $850,****,000.

The work will be substantially complete within 670 calendar days after the contract times commence, and ready for final payment within 529 calendar days after the contract times commence.

Owner shall make progress payments monthly based on contractor applications, typically 90% of work completed, with retainage. Upon substantial completion, 100% of work completed is paid, less set-offs. Final payment is made upon final completion and acceptance.

Contractor must provide a one (1) year warranty.

A qualifications statement must be fully completed by the bidder. Failure to provide requested information may lead to disqualification. Supporting information must be attached.

Liquidated damages apply for delays: $1,**** per day for substantial completion delay and **** per day for final completion delay.

Failure to provide complete information in the qualifications statement, failure to provide proper documentation for credits, or engaging in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices may lead to disqualification.

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Bids will be received electronically online only by the City of Apple Valley, Minnesota, through Quest CDN, until 10:00 a. m. , CST, Tuesday, July 1, 2026. until 10: 00 a. m. , cst, tuesday, july 1, 2026

The owner reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests of the owner.

The successful bidder must be a responsible contractor as defined in Minnesota statutes, section ****, subdivision 3. The successful bidder must be a responsible contractor.

Bid bonds are to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid is accepted and the bidder shall fail to promptly enter into a written contract and furnish the required bond. o be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid is accepted and the bidder shall fail to promptly enter into a written contract and furnish the required bond.

No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the date and time set for the opening of bids.

A prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that makes a false statement under oath verifying compliance with the minimum criteria will be ineligible to be awarded a construction contract on the project. A prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that makes a false statement under oath verifying compliance with the minimum criteria will be ineligible to be awarded a construction contract on the project

Responses must be delivered by 6/25/2026 by 2 PM EST.

The document mentions Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payment and requires specific information with invoices. It also references the City's standard contract general conditions for payment terms.

The supplier must provide a 10-year replacement warranty on any product or service they provide. The supplier must provide a 10-year replacement warranty on any product or service they provide.

The contract shall be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder submitting the lowest total price for the period of 3 years.

Offerors must include qualifications and experience of the firm or sole proprietor, identify the year the firm was established, total number of employees, and describe similar work undertaken in the past. They must also meet minimum quality requirements, including at least 5 years in business providing water and sewer materials to municipalities.

The document mentions penalties related to wage theft and living wage ordinance violations. It also states that failure to comply with the vulnerable road users ordinance within 60 days may result in contract cancellation.

Questions are due by 6/18/2026 by 12 PM EST.

Bids may be deemed nonresponsive and disqualified if required documents are not present, unless the city determines failures constitute a minor informality. Late bids will be rejected. Contacting city personnel outside the procurement department regarding the bid may lead to disqualification.

The estimated contract value for this project is $250,****.