May 20, 27, June 3, 2026
SECTION 00 11 13
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Electronic bids for the construction of the WTP PAC and Intake Improvements will be received by the City of Thief River Falls via the Quest CDN Bid platform until June 11, 2026 at the hour of 11:30 AM local time. A virtual bid opening will be hosted using online meeting presentation software. Information for joining the bid opening meeting will be provided to the plan holders list.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Work shall be completed under one (1) Contract: Contract No. 1 – General Construction. The Work for this Contract is generally described as follows:
Contract No. 1 – General Construction:
Work generally consists of: 1) modifications to the WTP powdered activated carbon (PAC) system which includes installing a new PAC bag unloader system, modifications to the roof structure to increase its height, installing a new roof membrane and insulation, removal and retrofit of the existing PAC piping and components, mechanical modifications, electrical modifications, and other associated appurtenances; and 2) modifications to the existing raw water intake pump station which include replacing two existing raw water intake pumps, modifications to the raw water pump station roof and hatches, asbestos removal and abatement, installation of a 10’ x 16’ prefabricated electrical building with base slab and helical piers, new and retrofitted electrical gear and components, mechanical modifications, process piping, site grading, and associated appurtenances.
BIDDING SUBMISSIONS: Bidders shall submit their bids online via Quest CDN vBid platform. All Bids shall be prepared according to Section 00 21 13 – Instructions to Bidders contained within the Project Manual.
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS: Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond executed by the Bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota, payable to the City of Thief River Falls, MN, in a sum equal to five (5) percent of the full amount of the Bid. This is to serve as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a Contract within ten (10) days of Notice of Award in accordance with the terms of the principal’s Bond and a contractor’s Bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the governing board for the performances of such Work. Only Bids that are accompanied by such a Bond will be considered. Bidder must be licensed for the full amount of the Bid. No Bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to bond and license.
Upon Owner’s request, Bidders must certify they are a Responsible Contractor by signing a certification form stating they meet the minimum requirements under Minnesota Statute 16C.285. No Bid will be read or considered unless it fully complies with the Bond and license requirements. Any deficient Bid will be resealed and returned to the Bidder.
Bidder agrees to complete the Work to Substantial Completion by the calendar dates indicated below, and have all Work completed and ready for Final Payment, in accordance with paragraph 14.07.B of the General Conditions, by the below indicated calendar dates.
Contract No. 1 – General Construction:
a) Substantial Completion – May 28, 2027
b) Final Completion – June 25, 2027
OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital Project Bidding Documents, pursuant to which labor, materials, or services must be furnished, are available at www.AE2S.com or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital Bidding Documents for $50.00 by inputting Quest project # 10191193 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital Project information. An optional digital format on CD may be purchased for a charge of $150.00 or paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained for $250.00, for each set of documents requested, from the issuing office of the Engineer, AE2S, 4170 28th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota 58104. Each set of Bidding Documents will include the Project Manuals and one (1) complete set of 11×17 inch Drawings. All costs associated with preparation of Bids shall be borne by the Bidder. All costs for either digital or paper copies are NON-REFUNDABLE.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.
Bidders on this work should have previous municipal and water treatment plant work experience and have the ability to submit written evidence of previous work experience if requested by the Owner. A Pre-Bid Conference has been scheduled for 11:00 am on the 3rd day of June, 2026, at the Thief River Falls WTP. All general contract bidders and suppliers are invited. Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be in attendance.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: All Bids will be made on the basis of cash payment for such Work. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive any informalities in the Bids received, and further reserves the right to award the Contract in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to hold the three (3) lowest Bids for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after the date of Bid opening.
Dated the 18th day of May, 2026.
By: /s/ Wayne Johnson
Water Systems Superintendent
City of Thief River Falls,
Thief River Falls, MN