The City of Kalispell, Montana is seeking bids for the replacement of roofs and associated components for the Sewer Shop and Grand View Well buildings. The project involves removing existing membrane roofs and installing new TPO roofs according to current building codes. This includes asbestos-containing material removal and insulation for the Sewer Shop roof, as well as sheathing, ventilation, exhaust, and flashing for both buildings. Bids must be submitted electronically through QuestCDN by 2:30 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the City Shops Complex. Bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Bid security of 10% of the bid amount is required. A performance bond and payment bond will be required from the successful bidder within 15 calendar days of bid acceptance. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, but the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The successful bidder must comply with federal and state laws, including Montana prevailing wage rates, and provide evidence of insurance. The City of Kalispell must be named as an additional insured on the policy.
The bid notice states that bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:30 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The successful bidder must enter into a contract and give bond within fifteen 15 calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the City Council.
The bid notice states that the City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the City.
The bid notice states that contractor and any of the contractors subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry DLI at time of bid submission.
The bid notice states that if a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the city, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within fifteen 15 calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the city the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the city legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former.
The bid notice states that a prebid meeting will be held on site at the City Shops Complex, **** 1st Ave W, Kalispell, Montana **** at 11:00 am on Friday May 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that bids may only be withdrawn as provided in section **** of the instructions to bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned section ****, no bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the city council for a period of sixty 60 days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids.