The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Community Development office will be accepting sealed lump sum bids construction of a residential detached garage at 11309 360th Street, Onamia. Bids will be due Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Bids received will be opened and qualified by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Thursday July 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

A pre-bid site visit is mandatory. The scheduled site visit will be Wednesday July 6, 2022 at 2:00pm. If interested and unable to attend please contact Carla Dunkley before the 6th to make other arrangements.

General Notes:

1. It is the Contractors responsibility to identify any and all discrepancies in the scope of work, not meeting Industry Standards or that which is inconsistent with the International Residential Code (IRC), and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe 2016 MLB Project Specification Book.
2. All electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat and power, technology circuits or systems shall comply with the rules of the Department of Commerce or the Department of Labor and Industry, as applicable, and be installed in conformity with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property.
3. Contractor must reconnect all utilities, service panel or service feed. Also includes gas, propane. Include such equipment or materials identified in the pre-bid conference.
4. Contractor will secure all permits and fees.
5. Contractor is responsible for a thorough investigation of the scope of work.
6. Contractor will repair any damage to the property or structure created by the scope of work.
7. NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED AND COPIES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PROJECT COORDINATOR AND /OR MILLE LACS BAND BUILDING OFFICIAL.

Work Scope Description: Unless otherwise noted all work shall be completed according to the 2016 MLB Spec Book.

Detached garage:

1. Sawcut and remove the existing asphalt driveway extension approx. 28’x28’ south of the driveway approach to the house. Haul out and dispose of asphalt materials offsite.
2. Prep site area for floating slab construction. Remove top soil and vegetation and install 6” sand cushion. Clean washed sand shall be properly tamped and compacted to a density of 98%. Form and pour 4” Thickened edge slab with vapor barrier per drawing detail. Include ½ course 6” perimeter block around perimeter of slab to ensure 6” separation between bottom plate and finished grade. Floor height will be 4” higher than existing asphalt elevation.
3. Construct 24’x24’ detached garage structure per plan.
4. Include electrical as shown on plan, and power to existing home panel. Include (2) 20 amp circuits for the garage and disconnect.
5. Provide and install 16’x 7’ overhead garage door per spec. book. Door color shall be White. Metal wrapped side jambs.
6. Install weather barrier and vinyl siding per spec. book. Siding to be Cypress.
7. Roofing, soffit and fascia to match existing home colors. (Charcoal and Snowmist)
8. Supply and install spec entry door and frame per Spec Book, include install of aluminum clad wrap and brick mould around perimeter. Provide and install new lock set. Doors shall have satin chrome knobs not levers.
9. Supply and install three new Patriot Lighting dualux LED dual head motion sensor exterior fixtures model: E9201WH.
10. Supply and install gutters, downspouts, leaf guards and splash pads. Gutters to discharge at rear of garage.
11. Include 4’ garage apron sloped to meet existing asphalt drive.
12. Upon concrete completion, all flatwork areas to be sealed.
13. Provide final grade, black dirt and seed around the perimeter of the garage to ensure proper runoff.
14. Contractor is responsible for regrading and seeding any areas of the yard that they damage.
15. Construction shall be permitted through the MLBO and Mille Lacs County.
16. Contractor shall include 0.5% TERO tax fee in base bid. Submission of receipt for paid TERO fee is required with application for final payment.

Specified Product Substitutions: All proposed product substitutions must be approved by the Project Coordinator 5 days prior to bid. Any approved substitutions, will be made available to all bidders.

Contacts:
Interested bidders shall contact Carla Dunkley at 320-630-2495 or by email at carla.dunkley@millelacsband.com to be included on the bidder’s list in the event that any addendums are issued for this project.

Mobilization and Project Schedule:

1. The Contractor shall be capable of mobilizing his equipment, crews, and subcontractors within 30 days of a fully executed contract.
2. Project will be substantially complete within 180 days of fully executed contract. Weather dependent exterior items may be allowed to exceed this timeframe with prior approval of project coordinator.
3. General contractor expected to immediately, upon receipt of fully executed contract, source all required materials and products required for the project. Contractor must immediately notify project coordinator of items with long lead times that may impact project schedule.
4. Contractor shall provide means and methods for all building phases of construction.
5. Liquidated damages for exceeding specified timeframes will be in all contracts.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS FOR ANY REASON.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE, GIVE PREFERENCE IN THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIAN-OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES.