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This is a public tender for the construction of a custom awning canopy over a mobile home located at **** county rd. 138, Garrison, MN. The scope of work includes building a 15 x 70 canopyawning, providing and installing the entire roof structure, footings, posts, framing, decking, roofing materials, and all labor. Additionally, the project requires replacing two bathroom windows and frames, spray foam insulation under the mobile home, removing old skirting and installing new skirting, insulating and trimming exterior window openings, and providing venting and duct piping for the clothes dryer. Plumbing lines in the bathroom area also need replacement. Contractors are responsible for securing all permits and fees, identifying discrepancies in the scope of work, and complying with industry standards and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe 2025 MLB Project Specification Book. All electrical work must comply with department rules and accepted construction standards. A contingency allowance of $3,**** and a 0. 5% TERO tax fee must be included in the base bid. Permits are to be obtained only from the MLBO contracted building official. Bonding requirements are in accordance with Mille Lacs Band Title 7, with a performance bond required for contracts exceeding $100,**** for band-funded residential projects. Bids must be submitted as a lump sum for supply and install. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon wage requirements and Mille Lacs Band American Indian Employment requirements. Firms must be licensed with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and a copy of the license or application must accompany the bid. Proposals must be mailed and labeled correctly to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, PO Box 509, Onamia, MN 56359. The bid deadline is Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and bids will be opened on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contractor shall be capable of mobilizing within 30 days of contract execution and project completion within 45 days. Liquidated damages will apply for exceeding specified timeframes. The Mille Lacs Band reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will give preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises.
The bid notice states that the project will be substantially complete within 45 days of a fully executed contract. The contractor shall be capable of mobilizing his equipment, crews, and subcontractors within 30 days of a fully executed contract.
The bid notice states that the community development will, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference in the award of contract to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises.
The bid notice states that all contractors must provide a completed and signed MLB Community Development Construction Bid Form, a completed Schedule of Values Billing Worksheet, a copy of their current MLB Vendors License or application, a copy of their current insurance certificate, a copy of their subcontractor/material supplier list, a copy of their valid State of Minnesota Contractors License, and a copy of their authorized signature sheet.
The bid notice states that liquidated damages for exceeding specified timeframes will be in all contracts.
The bid notice states that a mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
