ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ITASCA COUNTY

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Electronic Bids will be received until 10:00 AM on April 23, 2024 through Bid Express® http://www.bidexpress.com for the construction of the County project listed below.

Itasca County Contract 68404

SAP 031-684-004 CSAH 84 Bituminous Paving, Concrete Curb & Gutter, Concrete Walk, ADA Improvements and Lighting

City of Calumet Project CA23-03 2024 Street & Utility Improvements


Proposals will be opened and read publicly at 10:01 AM on April 23, 2024 at the Itasca County Transportation Department 123 NE 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

The approximate quantities of the major work for Contract 68404 are as follows:

4” CONCRETE WALK 15612 SQ YD
6” CONCRETE WALK 1666 SQ YD
TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (2;C) 929 TON
TYPE SP 19.0 WEARING COURSE MIX (2;B) 774 TON
LIGHTING SYSTEM A 1 LS
6” PVC PIPE SEWER 490 LIN FT
8” PVC PIPE SEWER 360 LIN FT
10” PVC PIPE SEWER 300 LIN FT
8” WATERMAIN DI 443 LIN FT


The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

Plans and Proposals may be downloaded through Bid Express® http://bidexpress.com. There will be no cost for plans and proposals but bidders must register through Bid Express® prior to bidding and submit their bids electronically through Bid Express®. Bid Express® does charge for this service and bidders are encouraged to register well in advance of the bid closing date if they have not previously done so.

Electronic bids must be accompanied by a corporate surety bond in an amount which is at least equal to 5% of the total amount and may be submitted electronically through Bid Express® using Surety 2000 or InSure Vision Technologies, LLC, or as a hard copy by mail or other delivery method, either as a corporate surety bond or a certified check made payable to the Itasca County Auditor.

If not submitted electronically, the proposal guaranty must be received at the Itasca County Transportation Department, 123 NE 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 in a sealed envelope marked clearly with the name of the bidder, type of work and project number by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the specified date of opening.

The County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects therein.

Dated: March 15, 2024