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CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA C A L L F O R B I D S
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Bozeman, Montana, is accepting sealed bids for: Cypress Utility Renovations
The City of Bozeman will receive online electronic sealed Bids for Construction of the
Cypress Utility Renovations until 2:00 p.m. (local time) on May 22nd, 2025 and then
publicly opened and read aloud.
Project Description: The proposed work includes a combination of water, sewer, and storm improvements and associated street repair in the City of Bozeman. The water improvements
include water main replacement in Cypress Avenue from Olive Street to Curtiss Street, in Curtiss Street from Buttonwood Avenue to Highland Boulevard, in Olive Street from Cypress Avenue to McAdow Avenue, and in McAdow Avenue from Olive Street to Curtiss Street. Sewer improvements include sewer replacement in Curtiss Street from McAdow Avenue to Highland Boulevard. Sewer improvements include cured-in-place lining the existing sewer in the alley north
of Curtiss Street from McDow Avenue to near Cypress Avenue, in the easement east of Cypress Avenue from the alley mentioned above to Babcock Street, and in the easement east of Cypress Avenue from Babcock Street to Main Street. Storm improvements include storm main replacement in Curtiss Street from Aylsworth Avenue to Highland Boulevard.
For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN. A contractor may view the contract documents at no cost prior to becoming a Planholder. Project bid documents and addenda must be downloaded from QuestCDN, which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding, for the submittal of your bid. QuestCDN may be located using the link in the left-hand navigation menu
on the City of Bozeman’s Bids\RFPs\RFQs page or at www.bozeman.net/QuestCDN. The specific project can be found by referencing the eBidDoc number (eBidDoc #9635489). Complete digital project bidding documents are available to download at www.questcdn.com, for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Bidders will be charged an additional fee of $42.00 to submit a bid electronically. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for
assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal. CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’S subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry
(DLI). Forms for registration are available from the DLI, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTOR is not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the Construction Agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction
work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Gallatin County and the state of Montana. The City of Bozeman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination in the performance of any agreement awarded under this project on the basis of race, color, religion,
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creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability is prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the
awarded entity’s employees and to all subcontracts.
As such, each entity submitting under this notice shall include a provision wherein the submitting entity, or entities, affirms in writing it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and which also recognizes the eventual contract will contain a
provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this prohibition on discrimination
shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the submitting entity’s employees and to all subcontracts.
In addition, pursuant to City Commission Resolution 5169, the entity awarded a contract under this RFP and any subcontractors must abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and affirm it will abide by the above and that it has visited the State
of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website, or equivalent “best practices
publication and has read the material.
Each Bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Bozeman, Montana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and
a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the
contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids.
To request an invitation to join the bid opening, please email the project manager, Karl Johnson at: kajohnson@bozeman.net An online pre-bid meeting will be held on May 14th, 2025 at 2:00PM. To request an
invitation to join the pre-bid meeting, please email the project manager, Karl Johnson at:
kajohnson@bozeman.net
The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days,
and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Bozeman. The Contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this 1st day of May 2025.
Mike Maas,
Bozeman City Clerk Published Legal Ad, Bozeman, Montana Saturday, May 3, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025